- per|spi|ra|tion
- per|spi|ra|tion «PUR spuh RAY shuhn», noun.2. sweating: »
Figurative. Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety nine per cent perspiration (Thomas A. Edison).
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per·spi·ra·tion — /ˌpɚspəˈreıʃən/ noun [noncount] somewhat formal 1 : the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous : ↑sweat She wiped the perspiration from her forehead. 2 : the act or process of perspiring Drink plenty of water to replace… … Useful english dictionary
per — per·acetic; per·acid; per·act; per·acute; per·alkaline; per·aluminous; per·am·bu·lant; per·am·bu·late; per·am·bu·la·tion; per·am·bu·la·tor; per·am·bu·la·to·ry; per·a·na·kan; per·bend; per·borate; per·bromide; Per·bu·nan; per·ca; per·cale;… … English syllables
tion — ab·bre·vi·a·tion; ab·di·ca·tion; ab·duc·tion; ab·er·ra·tion; ab·er·ra·tion·al; ab·jec·tion; ab·junc·tion; ab·ju·ra·tion; ab·lac·ta·tion; ab·la·tion; ab·lu·tion; ab·mi·gra·tion; ab·ne·ga·tion; ab·o·li·tion; ab·o·li·tion·ary; ab·o·li·tion·dom;… … English syllables
spi — an·ti·per·spi·rant; bi·spi·nous; chei·lo·spi·ru·ra; con·spi·cu·i·ty; con·spi·ra·tion; cris·ti·spi·ra; cy·a·no·spi·za; ge·o·spi·za; in·fra·spi·na·tus; in·spi·rate; in·spi·ra·tion; in·spi·ra·tion·al; in·spi·ra·tion·ist; in·spi·ra·tor;… … English syllables
perspiration — per·spi·ra·tion … English syllables
perspiration — per|spi|ra|tion [ˌpə:spəˈreıʃən US ˌpə:r ] n [U] formal liquid that appears on your skin when you are hot or nervous = ↑sweat →↑antiperspirant ▪ He wiped the beads of perspiration (=drops) from his brow … Dictionary of contemporary English
perspiration — per|spi|ra|tion [ ,pɜrspə reıʃn ] noun uncount liquid that your skin produces when you are hot, sick, or nervous: SWEAT a. the physical process of producing perspiration … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
perspiration — per•spi•ra•tion [[t]ˈpɜr spəˈreɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) phl a salty, watery fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin; sweat 2) phl the act or process of perspiring • Etymology: 1620–30; < F, MF syn: perspiration, sweat refer to moisture exuded… … From formal English to slang
Perspiration — 1) The secretion of fluid by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. These small, tubular glands are situated within the skin, as well as in the subcutaneous tissue under it. They discharge their fluid through tiny openings in the surface of the skin.… … Medical dictionary
Perspiration — Per spi*ra tion, n. [Cf. F. perspiration.] 1. The act or process of perspiring. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is excreted through the skin; sweat. [1913 Webster] Note: A man of average weight throws off through the skin during 24 hours about 18… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
