glassiness

Meanings

• Adjective

  A quality of being transparent and smooth, like the surface of glass.

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Variants

List of all variants of glassiness that leads to same result
glassier , glassiest , glassily , glassiness , glassinesses , glassy

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Etymology

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The word 'glassiness' comes from the noun 'glass'. It refers to the smooth and transparent quality of glass.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glassiness' is often used in the field of optics to describe the smoothness and uniformity of the refractive index of a material.

2. In the context of wine tasting, 'glassiness' is used to describe the smooth and silky texture of a wine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transparency: Refers to the quality of being clear and open to view. 'Glassiness' is a type of transparency.

2. Clarity: Refers to the quality of being clear and easy to understand. 'Glassiness' is a manifestation of clarity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glassiness' is often used metaphorically to describe a clear and unobstructed view of a situation or to convey a sense of fragility or vulnerability.

How to Memorize "glassiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth and transparent surface, like the surface of a glass of water or a pane of glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glassiness' with the idea of transparency and smoothness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'glassiness' is like 'glass' - smooth and transparent.

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