constipation

noun

con·​sti·​pa·​tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 

1

: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces

2

: stultification

Examples of constipation in a Sentence

A side effect of the drug is constipation.

Recent Examples on the Web

And in people whose IBS manifests as constipation (IBS-C), insoluble fibers like wheat bran could help get things going and alleviate symptoms. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025

The diet could potentially help identify food sensitivities, resolve chronic constipation and IBS symptoms, quiet food addiction and binge-eating, and break weight loss plateaus, according to Ede. —Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025

Some of the most common symptoms of dysbiosis are various digestive disorders such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and a feeling of heaviness after meals. —Angela Altomare, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025

Vavrek recommends drinking plenty of water to help move legumes through your digestive system and prevent constipation. —Korin Miller, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for constipation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

constipation

noun

con·​sti·​pa·​tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 

: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements

Medical Definition

constipation

noun

con·​sti·​pa·​tion ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 

: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces