rankness
rankness · ranknesses
The quality of being rank, of having a repulsive or pungent odorThe quality of being rank, of having a repulsive or pungent odor.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The quality of being rank, of having a repulsive or pungent odor.
(countable, uncountable)Exuberant or uncontrolled growth.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Exuberance, excessiveness.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Insolence.
More definitions
- the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
- the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English rankenesse, equivalent to rank + -ness.From Middle English rankenesse, equivalent to rank + -ness.
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Forms
plural: ranknesses| Singular | rankness |
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth:richnessprolificacyfertility
- the attribute of having a strong offensive smell:malodorousnessstinkinessfoulnessfetidness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedrank
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable