PsychologyAugust 16, 2026

ablution

uh-BLOO-shun

Definition

The act of washing or cleansing the body, often as part of a religious or spiritual ceremony to achieve ritual purity.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ablutio' (a washing off), from the verb 'abluere'. It entered English in the late 14th century through Middle French, initially referring to religious cleansing rites.

In the news

In this article, 'ablution' refers to the specific ritual washing, such as wudu in Islam, used as a 'threshold' to reset the nervous system before entering a state of prayer.

The Blogs: Rafael Nadal and Inner Stability

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The Times of Israel

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