leakiness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of allowing or tending to allow a liquid to escape, particularly unintended or unwanted.

  - "The roof had a leakiness problem that caused water damage inside the house."
  - "The old water pipe was so leakiness that it needed to be replaced."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leakiness
feakiness , geakiness , speakiness

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Variants

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leakier , leakiest , leakily , leakiness , leakinesses , leaky

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'leacan' meaning 'to let go, leave, forsake'. The modern English word 'leakiness' is derived from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'leakiness' is often used in scientific research to describe the properties of materials, such as membranes or seals.

2. The term 'leakiness' is also used in the context of computer systems and networks, where it refers to the unintended transfer of data between systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. permeability: Related concept that refers to the ability of a material to allow the passage of a fluid or gas through it.

2. seepage: The slow movement of a liquid through a porous material, often resulting in leakiness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'leakiness' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's emotional vulnerability or lack of secrecy. In art, it can be depicted as a leaking container or pipe, representing the passage of time or the uncontrollable flow of emotions.

How to Memorize "leakiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container with a small hole, allowing liquid to escape.
   - Visualize a leaking pipe, causing water damage to a floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leakiness' with the image of a leaking faucet.
   - Think of a boat with a hole in it, taking on water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'leakiness' by associating it with the phrase 'liquid escapes unintended'.

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