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Definition of perspiration

perspiration

/ˌpɝː.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
per · spi · ra · tion
Plural:perspirations
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Adjective:perspiratory
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• noun

1

The salty watery fluid secreted through the pores of the skin by the sweat glands, or the physiological process of secreting this fluid.

Example

"Beads of perspiration formed on his forehead as he waited in the humid afternoon heat."

2

Hard, strenuous physical or mental work and effort.

Example

"Thomas Edison famously remarked that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."

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• Rhymes for perspiration

• Nearby Words

personnel
perspective
perspex
perspiration
perspire
persuadable
persuade

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Middle French perspiration, from Late Latin perspiratio, derived from Latin perspirare ('to breathe or blow constantly through'), from per- ('through') and spirare ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perspiration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perspiration
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