Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lachrymation
noun
/ˌlæk.rɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of producing tears, often due to emotion or irritation.
Examples
- She experienced lachrymation while watching the emotional movie.
- Exposure to the strong wind resulted in intense lachrymation.
- His lachrymation during the farewell speech was evident.
Meaning
Lachrymation refers to the act of crying or the secretion of tears, which can occur in response to various stimuli, including sadness, happiness, or physical irritation to the eyes.
Synonyms
- tearfulness
- crying
- weeping
