Slipperiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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slipperiness

 

[ หˆslษชpษ™riหŒnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the road

The state or quality of being slippery, especially on a smooth surface or wet ground. Slipperiness can pose a danger to drivers during rainy weather.

Synonyms

greasiness, slickness, smoothness

Examples of usage

  • The slipperiness of the road caused several accidents.
  • Drivers should be cautious of the slipperiness after the rain.
Context #2 | Noun

in conversation

The quality of being evasive or difficult to pin down, especially in a discussion or argument. Slipperiness in conversation can lead to misunderstandings or lack of clarity.

Synonyms

ambiguity, elusiveness, evasiveness

Examples of usage

  • His slipperiness in answering questions made it hard to trust his intentions.
  • The politician's slipperiness in debates raised doubts about his sincerity.

Translations

Translations of the word "slipperiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escorregadio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคธเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rutschigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterpelesetan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะทัŒะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›liskoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘ใ‚Šใ‚„ใ™ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resbaladizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayganlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kluzkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกmykฤพavosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘ๆบœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spolzkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleipni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะนา“ะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸkษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resbaladizo

Word origin

The word 'slipperiness' has its origins in the Middle English word 'slipper,' meaning 'to slide or glide'. Over time, it evolved to incorporate the suffix '-ness' to denote the quality or state of being slippery. The concept of slipperiness has been explored in various contexts, from physical surfaces to abstract conversations, highlighting the nuanced nature of this term.

See also: slip, slipper, slippers, slippery, slipping, slips.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,580, 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.