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- [pur-spuh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˈpɜr spəˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌpɜː.spərˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-spuh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˈpɜr spəˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of perspiration word
- noun perspiration a salty, watery fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat. 1
- noun perspiration the act or process of perspiring. 1
- noun perspiration sweat 1
- uncountable noun perspiration Perspiration is the liquid which comes out on the surface of your skin when you are hot or frightened. 0
- noun perspiration the act or process of insensibly eliminating fluid through the pores of the skin, which evaporates immediately 0
- noun perspiration the sensible elimination of fluid through the pores of the skin, which is visible as droplets on the skin 0
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Origin of perspiration
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15, in sense “a breathing through”; 1620-30 for current senses; < New Latin perspīrātiōn- (stem of perspīrātiō) imperceptible sweating, literally, a breathing through. See perspire, -ation
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Parts of speech for Perspiration
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perspiration popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
perspiration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perspiration
noun perspiration
- dankness — unpleasantly moist or humid; damp and, often, chilly: a dank cellar.
- diaphoresis — a technical name for sweating
- egesta — matter egested from the body, as excrement or other waste.
- moisture — condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.
- excrement — Waste matter discharged from the bowels; feces.
Top questions with perspiration
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- why does perspiration smell?
- sensible perspiration is produced by what glands?
- what does perspiration contain?
- how is perspiration related to homeostasis?
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