Itchiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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itchiness

 

[ หˆษชtสƒษชnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The sensation of having an itch on the skin, often causing a desire to scratch.

Synonyms

itching, pruritus

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't concentrate on my work because of the constant itchiness on my arm.
  • She experienced extreme itchiness after being bitten by mosquitoes.
  • The itchiness on his back was driving him crazy.
  • The itchiness subsided after applying a soothing cream.
  • I tried to ignore the itchiness, but it became unbearable.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A condition characterized by the need to scratch the skin due to irritation or inflammation.

Synonyms

itching, pruritus

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a lotion to relieve the itchiness caused by the allergic reaction.
  • She suffered from chronic itchiness as a side effect of the medication.
  • The itchiness was a symptom of the skin infection.
  • Scratching the affected area only increased the itchiness.
  • The itchiness persisted despite various treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "itchiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coceira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคœเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Juckreiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gatal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะตั€ะฑั–ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ swฤ™dzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ‚†ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉmangeaison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ ค์›€์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›dฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svrbenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜™็—’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srbenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรกรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comezรณn

Etymology

The word 'itchiness' is derived from the Middle English word 'itch', which can be traced back to the Old English word 'giccan'. The sensation of itchiness has been a common human experience throughout history, with various remedies and treatments used to alleviate the discomfort. Itchiness can be caused by a wide range of factors, including insect bites, allergies, skin conditions, and dryness. Understanding the underlying cause of itchiness is important in determining the appropriate treatment.

See also: itch, itching, itchy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,811, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.