diaphoretic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/
KK: /daɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a substance or condition that causes sweating or increases perspiration.
Example
The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic medication to help reduce the patient's fever.
Conversation
I tried that new workout class yesterday, and it was intense!
Oh really? Did you feel diaphoretic afterwards?
Definitely! I was sweating so much by the end.
Sounds like a great workout — I need to give it a try!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sweaty
perspiratory
exudative
Antonyms
dry
dehydrated
cool
noun
Definition
A substance that causes sweating, often used in medicine to help reduce fever or promote detoxification.
Example
The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic to help the patient sweat out the fever.
Conversation
I heard that ginger tea can act as a diaphoretic if you're feeling sick.
Really? I didn't know that!
Yeah, it helps your body sweat out toxins.
Root Explanation
Diaphoretic → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through) and "phorētikos" (from Greek "phorēin", meaning to carry). The word describes something that carries or induces perspiration through the skin.
Memory Tip
Think of something that helps you sweat 'through' ('dia-') your skin — that's what diaphoretic means.
Visually Confused Words
adiaphoretic
diachoretic
aporetic
adiaphoristic
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phloretic
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