Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of removing hair: The process or action of taking hair off from a surface, such as skin.
   • The condition of being hairless: The state of having had hair removed, resulting in smoothness.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Act of removing):

  • Professional depilation is a common service at many spas.
  • The depilation of the animal hide was necessary before tanning.

• Noun (Condition of being hairless):

  • After the treatment, her skin showed perfect depilation.
  • The depilation was temporary, lasting only a few weeks.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Medical Context: Often used in medical, cosmetic, or textile processing contexts to describe the deliberate removal of hair.
  • Laser depilation offers a longer-lasting solution compared to shaving.

Variants and Related Words

• Depilate (verb): To remove hair from.
  • She decided to depilate her legs.
• Depilatory (noun/adjective): A substance used for removing hair; relating to hair removal.
  • She applied a depilatory cream. (noun)
  • The depilatory process was painless. (adjective)

Synonyms

• Hair removal: The general act of taking off hair.
• Epilation: Often used interchangeably, though it can specifically mean removing hair from the root.
• Shaving: A method of depilation that cuts hair at the skin's surface.
• Waxing: A method of depilation that removes hair from the root.

Notes on Meaning

• The word depilation focuses on the result or process of hair removal. It is a more formal or technical term than everyday words like "shaving."
• The two main meanings are connected: the act leads to the condition.

Noun

1. the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
2. the condition of being void of hair