perspiration

purs-puh-RAY-shuhn

Perspiration (noun) means Sweat, or the process of sweating. Example: “Beads of perspiration formed on his brow during the interview.”

noun

Sweat, or the process of sweating.

"Beads of perspiration formed on his brow during the interview."

"The gym towels were soaked with perspiration by the end of the class."

How to Use Perspiration

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA more formal or polite word for sweat.

When to use it

More formal or clinical than "sweat," which is the everyday word.

Easily confused with

sweat →

perspirations plural

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From Latin perspirare, "to breathe through," from per- ("through") + spirare ("to breathe").

Origin: Latin

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What does “perspiration” mean?

The word “perspiration” means sweat, or the process of sweating. In plain terms, a more formal or polite word for sweat.

How do you pronounce “perspiration”?

“Perspiration” is pronounced purs-puh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “perspiration” in a sentence?

Here is “perspiration” used in a sentence: “Beads of perspiration formed on his brow during the interview.”

What part of speech is “perspiration”?

“Perspiration” is a noun.

Where does the word “perspiration” come from?

The word “perspiration” comes from Latin. From Latin perspirare, "to breathe through," from per- ("through") + spirare ("to breathe").

Vocabulary lists that include perspiration:

soldier sweat sweating transpiration lather exertion