smoothness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being free from roughness or friction; the ability to move freely and easily.

• verb

  The act of making something smooth or free from roughness.

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Antonyms

jerkiness , roughness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smoothness
dome , home , loome , mome , nome , roam , sofa , tome

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Variants

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smooth , smoother , smoothest , smoothly , smoothness , smoothnesses

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Forms

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smoother, smoothest

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Etymology

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From Old English smoð, from smitan 'to strike'. The sense development is from 'smooth, level, even' to 'calm, peaceful, soothing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smoothness' is used in physics to describe the lack of resistance to motion.

2. The English language has over 250,000 words, but only about 2,000 are used regularly. 'Smoothness' is one of them.

3. The term 'smoothness' is also used in finance to describe the lack of volatility in an investment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Friction: The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

2. Velvet: A type of fabric known for its smooth texture.

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Culture

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In literature, 'smoothness' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's demeanor or the flow of a narrative. In art, it can refer to the texture or finish of a surface. In music, it can describe the rhythm or melody.

How to Memorize "smoothness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a baby's bottom or a glass of water. These are examples of smoothness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smoothness' with 'ease' or 'calmness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SMOOTH' to remember the definitions: Silky, Motion, Oil, Overcomes, Tension, Hands.

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