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coldness

/ˈkəʊldnəs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A state of having a low temperature, especially below the freezing point of water.

    - "The room was filled with a coldness that made us shiver."
    - "The polar regions are known for their extreme coldness."
  • noun

    A feeling of displeasure or emotional distance.

    - "Her coldness towards him was palpable."
    - "He felt a sense of coldness after their argument."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with coldness
boldness , cold shoulder , goldenness , moldiness
Variants
List of all variants of coldness that leads to same result
cold , colder , coldest , coldish , coldly , coldness , coldnesses , in cold blood
Etymology
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Old English cold, from Proto-Germanic *kaldaz.


Trivia
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  1. The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -128.6°F (-89.8°C) in Antarctica.

  2. The human body can survive for only about three hours in temperatures below 0°F (-18°C).


Related Concepts
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  1. freezing point: The temperature at which a liquid transforms into a solid state.

  2. hypothermia: A dangerous medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.


Culture
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In literature, coldness is often used to describe a character's emotional detachment or aloofness. In art, it can be represented through the use of icy colors and imagery. In music, it can be expressed through slow, melancholic melodies.

How to Memorize "coldness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a winter landscape with snow and ice to help remember the meaning of coldness.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word coldness with feelings of discomfort or emotional distance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cold as Ice' to help remember the meaning of coldness.


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