Perspiration: meaning, definitions and examples

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perspiration

[ ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən ]

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physical activity

The process of sweating, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion. Perspiration is the body's way of regulating temperature by releasing moisture through the skin's pores.

Synonyms

sweat, sweatiness, sweating

Examples of usage

After running a few miles, I was covered in perspiration.
The intense workout caused profuse perspiration.

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formal

The act or process of excreting moisture through the pores of the skin.

Synonyms

sudation, sweating

Examples of usage

The doctor noted an increase in the patient's perspiration during the examination.

Translations

Translations of the word "perspiration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suor

🇮🇳 पसीना

🇩🇪 Schweiß

🇮🇩 keringat

🇺🇦 піт

🇵🇱 pot

🇯🇵 汗

🇫🇷 sueur

🇪🇸 sudor

🇹🇷 ter

🇰🇷 땀

🇸🇦 عرق

🇨🇿 pot

🇸🇰 pot

🇨🇳 汗

🇸🇮 pot

🇮🇸 sviti

🇰🇿 тер

🇬🇪 საფარი

🇦🇿 tər

🇲🇽 sudor

Word origin

The word 'perspiration' comes from the Latin word 'perspirare', which combines 'per-' (through) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The term has been used in English since the early 15th century to refer to the process of sweating. Perspiration is a natural bodily function that helps regulate body temperature and eliminate toxins.