Word Type

Noun

The word "perspiration" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Causes Desire

bathe

Coordinate Terms

inspiration

Derived Terms

genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

activity bodily function bodily process body process secretion

Type Of (IsA)

bodily process form of moisture secretion

Related Terms

perspire transpiration

Related Terms

fluid gland perspire perspiring saline sweat transpiration

Synonym Network

diaphoresis hidrosis sweat

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