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aridity

 

[ əˈrɪdɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environment

The state of being extremely dry, especially because of hot weather or lack of rainfall.

Synonyms

desiccation, dryness, parchedness

Examples of usage

  • The aridity of the desert makes it difficult for plants to grow.
  • Due to the aridity of the region, water conservation is crucial.
  • The aridity of the climate poses a challenge for agriculture.
  • The aridity of the land has led to desertification.
  • The aridity of the soil affects crop yields.

Translations

Translations of the word "aridity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aridez

🇮🇳 शुष्कता

🇩🇪 Trockenheit

🇮🇩 kering

🇺🇦 сухість

🇵🇱 suche

🇯🇵 乾燥

🇫🇷 aridité

🇪🇸 aridez

🇹🇷 kuraklık

🇰🇷 건조

🇸🇦 جفاف

🇨🇿 sucho

🇸🇰 suchosť

🇨🇳 干旱

🇸🇮 sušnost

🇮🇸 þurrkur

🇰🇿 құрғақтық

🇬🇪 მშრალობა

🇦🇿 quraqlıq

🇲🇽 aridez

Etymology

The word 'aridity' originated from the Latin word 'ariditas', which is derived from 'aridus' meaning dry. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe the state of being extremely dry. Aridity is often associated with desert climates and regions with low rainfall. The concept of aridity is crucial in understanding the challenges faced by ecosystems and agriculture in dry environments.

See also: arid.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,068, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.