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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA more formal or polite word for sweat.
When to use it
More formal or clinical than "sweat," which is the everyday word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- perspirations
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Etymology
From Latin perspirare, "to breathe through," from per- ("through") + spirare ("to breathe").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for perspiration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
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").
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