arid
/ˈæ.ɹɪd/
Meanings
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Adjective
Extremely dry; not containing or having water.
- "The desert is an arid region."
- "Arid conditions can cause crops to wither."
Pronunciation
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/ˈæ.ɹɪd/
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Antonyms
costly , precious , valuable , damp , drenched , moist , wet , humid , rainforest
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ariddry , tide , ride , hide
Variants
List of all variants of arid that leads to same resultarid , arider , aridest , aridities , aridity , aridness , aridnesses , hyper-arid , hyperarid
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'aride' meaning dry.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert in Chile, which is considered to be arid even by desert standards.
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The term 'arid' is also used in geology to describe rocks that have low water content.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Desert: An arid region with little precipitation and extreme temperatures.
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Drought: A period of below-average precipitation in a given area, resulting in a shortage of water resources.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Arid is often used in the context of desert environments and drought conditions. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone or something that lacks emotion or vitality.
How to Memorize "arid"
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visualize
- Visualize a desert landscape with sand dunes and cacti. Imagine the sun beating down on the arid terrain.
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associate
- Associate the word 'arid' with the feeling of dryness and lack of water.
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mnemonics
- Remember the acronym 'A Rabid Dog Is Dry' to help remember the meaning of 'arid'.
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