aridness
The state or quality of being aridThe state or quality of being arid.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being arid.
More definitions
- a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
Forms
plural: aridnesses| Singular | aridness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall):ariditythirstiness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedarid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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