poorness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of having little or no money, resources, or possessions.

• noun

  Lack of abundance or richness.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poorness
mornes , mores , groans , moans

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Variants

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poor , poorer , poorest , poorish , poorness , poornesses

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Etymology

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The term 'poorness' comes from the Old English word 'pore', which means 'poor' or 'humble'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the state of being poor.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 10% of the world's population lives in extreme poverty.

2. The term 'poverty line' was first used in the United States in 1963.

3. The word 'poor' comes from the Old English word 'pore', which also meant 'humble'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Poverty line: A threshold below which people are considered to be living in poverty. This line varies from country to country and is based on factors such as income, food consumption, and housing conditions.

2. Absolutism: A political doctrine that holds that a monarch or an absolute ruler has total power over his or her subjects and that this power cannot be limited by a constitution or laws.

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Culture

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In literature, poverty is often used as a theme to explore human struggle and resilience. In art, it is depicted as a symbol of suffering and hardship. In music, there are numerous songs about poverty and its effects on people's lives.

How to Memorize "poorness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with tattered clothes, living in a shack with no electricity or running water. Visualize the look of despair and hopelessness on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poorness' with the image of a empty plate or an empty fridge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'PENNY' - Poor, Empty, Naked, Naked, Yearning.

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