Is 'sudatory' a common word?

No, it is an extremely rare, formal word. Most native speakers will not know it.

Can 'sudatory' be used as a noun?

Yes, but very rarely. As a noun, it historically refers to a sweat bath or the hot room of a bathhouse.

What is the main part of speech for 'sudatory'?

It is primarily an adjective meaning 'causing sweating'.

What is a good, more common synonym for 'sudatory'?

'Diaphoretic' is a more technical synonym. In simpler language, 'sweat-inducing'.

Is “sudatory” formal?

Sudatory is usually formal, literary, technical (medical/historical) in register.

How do you pronounce “sudatory”?

Sudatory: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsjuːdət(ə)ri/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsuːdətɔːri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

sudatory: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˈsjuːdət(ə)ri/US/ˈsuːdətɔːri/

Formal, Literary, Technical (Medical/Historical)

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Quick answer

What does “sudatory” mean?

Relating to or causing sweating.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

Relating to or causing sweating.

A sudatory can also refer to a sweat bath, sauna, or similar heated room used to induce sweating, often for therapeutic or ritual purposes.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Equally rare in both varieties. Slightly more likely to be encountered in British historical or medical texts.

Connotations

Evokes a classical, medical, or antiquated tone.

Frequency

Extremely low-frequency word; most native speakers would not know it.

Grammar

How to Use “sudatory” in a Sentence

[to be] sudatoryhave a sudatory effectinduce a sudatory state

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

sudatory effectssudatory herbssudatory bathsudatory room

medium

possess sudatory propertiesthe sudatory actionused for its sudatory function

weak

sudatory responsesudatory treatmenthighly sudatory

Examples

Examples of “sudatory” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

The physician recommended a sudatory treatment to purge the humours.
Certain sudatory herbs were stewed to make a medicinal tea.

American English

The spa's sudatory chamber was modeled after a Roman laconicum.
The drug's primary side effect is a powerful sudatory response.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Virtually never used.

Academic

Possible in historical, medical, or pharmacological texts discussing treatments or bodily functions.

Everyday

Never used.

Technical

Used in medical/physiological contexts to describe agents or conditions that promote sweating.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “sudatory”

Strong

diaphoretic

Neutral

sweat-inducingdiaphoretic

Weak

sweatyperspiring

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “sudatory”

anhidrotic antisudorific

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “sudatory”

Using it as a common synonym for 'sauna'.
Mispronouncing the first syllable as 'suh-' instead of 'syoo-' (UK) or 'soo-' (US).
Using it in casual speech.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: No, it is an extremely rare, formal word. Most native speakers will not know it.
: Yes, but very rarely. As a noun, it historically refers to a sweat bath or the hot room of a bathhouse.
: It is primarily an adjective meaning 'causing sweating'.
: 'Diaphoretic' is a more technical synonym. In simpler language, 'sweat-inducing'.
: Relating to or causing sweating.
: Sudatory is usually formal, literary, technical (medical/historical) in register.
: Sudatory: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsjuːdət(ə)ri/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsuːdətɔːri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“Take a sudatory (archaic)”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'SUDAtory' sauna where you SUDAte (Spanish/Italian for 'sweat').

Conceptual Metaphor

CLEANSING IS PURGING (SWEATING); HEALTH IS HEAT.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

The herbalist prepared a infusion, known for its ability to induce a cleansing sweat.

Multiple Choice

In which context would the word 'sudatory' be LEAST likely to appear?