sweating
UK: ˈswetɪŋ | US: ˈswetɪŋ
n. the process of producing sweat; moisture exuded through the skin
v. (present participle of sweat) to excrete sweat
The word sweating derives from the Old English swǣtan (to sweat), which is related to the Proto-Germanic swaitjaną. The root sweat has retained its core meaning of bodily moisture excretion, while the suffix -ing marks it as a present participle or gerund, indicating the ongoing action or state. The term reflects a direct physiological function, unchanged in its fundamental logic across centuries.
After running for an hour, he was sweating profusely.
The doctor noted that excessive sweating could be a symptom of stress.
The athletes were sweating under the scorching sun during practice.
She wiped her forehead, her skin glistening from sweating.
The mechanic emerged from the engine room, his shirt damp with sweating.