per·spi·ra·tion
 perspiration
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- pronunciation:
- puhr
sp
reI
shn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of giving off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweating. Perspiration is the body's way of cooling off when it gets too hot.
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| definition 2: |
the moisture given off in this process; sweat.
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| related words: |
foam, lather |
The word perspiration
contains the following part:
spir, spiro
Latin
root
that means
breathe
Example words:
aspiration,
aspire,
conspiracy,
conspire,
expire,
inspiration,
inspire,
perspiration,
perspire,
respiration,
respiratory,
spirit,
spiritual,
transpire