Word Meanings - PERSPIRATIVE - Book Publishers vocabulary database
Performing the act of perspiration; perspiratory.
Related words: (words related to PERSPIRATIVE)
- PERSPIRATORY
Of, pertaining to, or producing, perspiration; as, the perspiratory ducts. - PERFORMANCE
The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty. Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. Paley. - PERSPIRATION
1. The act or process of perspiring. 2. That which is excreted through the skin; sweat. Note: A man of average weight throws off through the skin during 24 hours about 18 ounces of water, 300 grains of solid matter, and 400 grains of carbonic acid - PERFORM
parfornir, parfournir, to finish, complete; OF. & F. par + fournir to finish, complete. The word has been influenced by form; 1. To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do. I will cry unto God most - PERFORMER
One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a performer of the drama; a performer on the harp. - PERFORMABLE
Admitting of being performed, done, or executed; practicable. - NONPERFORMANCE
Neglect or failure to perform.