PERSPIRES Meaning and
Definition
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The verb "perspires" refers to the act of producing sweat, typically as a bodily response to heat, exertion, or nervousness. It entails the secretion of perspiration, a clear and salty fluid, through the sweat glands located in the skin. When individuals perspire, their body temperature decreases as the sweat evaporates from the skin, aiding in cooling the body.
Perspiration is an essential bodily process that regulates temperature, preventing overheating, and maintaining homeostasis. The amount of perspiration produced can vary depending on factors such as external temperature, physical activity level, emotional state, and individual differences. Intense physical exercise or exposure to hot weather can result in excessive sweating.
In addition to its temperature-regulating function, perspiring also serves as a means of excretion and detoxification, as sweat contains trace amounts of waste products and toxins. Despite being mostly composed of water, perspiration contains small amounts of electrolytes like sodium, chloride, and potassium.
Perspiring can also be a manifestation of anxiety or nervousness, commonly referred to as "nervous sweating." This type of perspiration is often associated with emotional stress, excitement, or fear. It is a physiological response triggered by the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions.
Overall, "perspires" embodies the action of sweat production by the body, contributing to thermoregulation, waste elimination, and responding to psychological stimuli.
Common Misspellings for PERSPIRES
Etymology of PERSPIRES
The word "perspires" is derived from the Latin word "perspirare", which is a combination of the prefix "per-", meaning through, and the verb "spirare", meaning to breathe or exhale. In Latin, "perspirare" originally referred to the act of breathing through or exhaling moisture. Over time, it developed into the meaning we know today, specifically to describe the process of sweating or exuding sweat through the pores of the skin.
Similar spelling words for PERSPIRES
- perspicacity,
- perspicuity,
- perspicuous,
- persepolis,
- perspective,
- perspiration,
- perspire,
- Perisperm,
- perspex,
- persevere,
- perspirer,
- perspiring,
- persephone.
Conjugate verb Perspires
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