dimness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lack of brightness or clarity; darkness or obscurity.

• Noun

  A state of being unclear or unintelligible.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dimness
dimes , crimes , chimes , times

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Variants

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dim , dimly , dimmable , dimmer , dimmest , dimness , dimnesses

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Etymology

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Old English dymne, from dymm, dim, dark, mist, fog, cloud; akin to German dümm, dumb, and Dutch donker, dark.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dimness' is often used in astronomy to describe the apparent brightness of stars or other celestial bodies.

2. In the Bible, the term 'dimness' is used to describe the state of the mind or heart that is far from God.

3. The word 'dimness' is related to the word 'dumb', as both words come from the Old English 'dymm'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscurity: Refers to the state of being unclear, unintelligible, or not easily understood. It is related to 'dimness' as both terms describe a lack of clarity or brightness.

2. Darkness: Refers to the absence of light. It is related to 'dimness' as both terms describe a lack of brightness or clarity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dimness' is often used to describe a mood or atmosphere, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' or Robert Frost's 'The Dark Forest'. It can also refer to a lack of understanding or clarity, as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' where Lady Macbeth says 'Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' the milk of human kindness.'.

How to Memorize "dimness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room with dim lighting, where the shadows are long and the colors are muted. Visualize how the lack of brightness affects your ability to see and understand your surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dimness' with the feeling of being lost or unclear. Think of a time when you were in a confusing situation and how the lack of clarity made it difficult for you to navigate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Dimness is a lack of brightness' to help remember the definition of the word.

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