dryness

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being free from moisture; not wet.

  - "The desert is a place of great dryness."
  - "The sun made the pavement dry after the rain."
  - "The dryness of the air caused his throat to itch."

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Variants

List of all variants of dryness that leads to same result
drier , driest , drily , dry , dryer , dryest , dryish , dryly , dryness , drynesses

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Etymology

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From Old English drīgan, from drīg, dry; akin to drēogan to drag.

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Trivia

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1. The driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert in Chile.

2. The human body is about 60% water, so when we're thirsty, we're actually dehydrated.

3. The term 'dry run' comes from the maritime tradition, where ships would test their systems in dry dock before setting sail.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aridity: A measure of the lack of moisture in the soil or climate.

2. Drought: A prolonged period of time without significant rainfall.

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Culture

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In literature and art, dryness is often used to represent barrenness or emptiness. In music, it can be used to describe a lack of emotion or feeling.

How to Memorize "dryness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a desert landscape with no water in sight. Visualize the cracked earth and the barren trees.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dryness' with 'desert', 'barrenness', and 'emptiness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dry as a bone' to remember the meaning of dryness.

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