hygienics

noun

hy·gien·ics ˌhī-ˈjē-niks

-ˈje-,

also

plural in form but singular in construction

: hygiene sense 1

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web By the turn of the century, Victorians were fluent enough in hygienics to prefer more sanitary surfaces in a bathroom, hence the popularity of white tile. —

Kelsey Keith, ELLE Decor, 17 Feb. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hygienics was in 1855

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“Hygienics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygienics. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

hygienics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

hy·gien·ics -iks

: hygiene sense 1

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