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rugosity


Meanings
  • Adjective

    The roughness or irregularity of a surface.

    - "The terrain was rugged and rugosity, making the hike challenging."
    - "The rugosity of the rocks made it difficult for the boat to navigate smoothly."

Variants
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rugose , rugosities , rugosity
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'rugos' meaning rough or wrinkled.


Trivia
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  1. Rugosity is a term often used in geology and topography to describe the roughness or irregularity of a surface.

  2. The study of rugosity is called rugology, and it is used in various fields such as geology, engineering, and materials science.


Related Concepts
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  1. Topography: Rugosity is closely related to topography, as the roughness or irregularity of a surface can greatly affect the way water flows, how easily terrain can be traversed, and other environmental factors.


How to Memorize "rugosity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rocky terrain or a bumpy road to help remember the meaning of rugosity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word rugosity with rough or bumpy surfaces to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Rugged Up' to remember the meaning of rugosity, where 'Rugged' represents the roughness or irregularity of a surface and 'Up' represents the height or elevation of the surface.


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