micturate

[ mik-chuh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, mic·tu·rat·ed, mic·tu·rat·ing.

1. to pass urine; urinate.

micturate

/ ˌmɪktjʊˈrɪʃən; ˈmɪktjʊˌreɪt /

verb

1. intr a less common word for urinate

Derived Forms

• micturition, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of micturate¹

1835–45; < Latin mictur ( īre ) to desire to urinate ( mict ( us ), past participle of mingere to urinate + -ur- desiderative suffix + -ī- theme vowel + -re infinitive ending) + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of micturate¹

C19: from Latin micturīre to desire to urinate, from mingere to urinate

Example Sentences

Take this to heart, ye children of Cain who eat doubloons and micturate water.

From Project Gutenberg

The effect of large doses is to cause great pain in the renal region and urgent wish to micturate.

From Project Gutenberg

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