sudorific
|suː-də-rɪf-ɪk|
/ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/
cause sweat
Etymology
'sudorific' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sudorificus', where 'sudor' meant 'sweat' and '-ficus' (from 'facere') meant 'making'.
'sudorific' changed from the Latin word 'sudorificus' (used in Late Latin/Medieval Latin) and entered English as 'sudorific' with little alteration.
Initially, it meant 'making sweat' or 'causing sweat', and over time it has retained the same general meaning of 'causing perspiration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that causes sweating (a diaphoretic).
Herbal sudorifics, such as elderflower tea, were used to encourage sweating.
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Adjective 1
causing or promoting perspiration; inducing sweating.
The physician recommended a sudorific remedy to help break the fever.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 13:40