asperity

Meanings

• Adjective

  Roughness or harshness of touch or sensation.

  - "The asperity of the sandpaper made it difficult to sand the furniture."
  - "The asperity of the cheese gave it a distinct texture."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with asperity
perity , city , piety

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Variants

List of all variants of asperity that leads to same result
asperities , asperity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'asper', meaning rough or harsh.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'asperity' is often used in the field of materials science to describe the roughness of surfaces.

2. In medieval literature, asperity was sometimes used to describe the harshness of a ruler's rule.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rugosity: A related term to asperity, meaning the roughness or irregularity of a surface.

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Culture

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Asperity is often used in literature and poetry to describe textures or sensations. In art, it can be represented through the use of rough or textured materials.

How to Memorize "asperity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine running your fingers over a rough surface, such as sandpaper or a textured wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'asperity' with the feeling of roughness or harshness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rough as a bear's coat' to remember the meaning of asperity.

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