turgidity

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being firm and swollen, especially with water or other fluid.

  - "The ripe tomatoes had a turgidity that made them appear overripe."
  - "The turgidity of the grapes indicated that they were ready for harvest."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turgidity
nurgidity , urgency , urgidity

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Variants

List of all variants of turgidity that leads to same result
turgid , turgidities , turgidity , turgidly , turgidness , turgidnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'turgidus' meaning swollen or bloated.

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Trivia

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1. Turgidity is an important concept in plant physiology as it relates to the water uptake and transport in plants.

2. The word 'turgidity' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more commonly found in scientific and technical contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. water potential: Turgidity is related to the water potential of cells, which is a measure of the force that water exerts against the cell walls.

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How to Memorize "turgidity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a water balloon that is filled to its maximum capacity. This is the state of turgidity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turgidity' with the feeling of a ripe tomato or grape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Turgid Tomatoes Taste Terrific' to remember the definition of turgidity.

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