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Torridity: meaning, definitions and examples

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torridity

 

[ tɔːˈrɪdɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme heat

Torridity refers to a state of being extremely hot or oppressively warm. It is often used to describe weather conditions that are uncomfortably high in temperature.

Synonyms

intense heat, oppressive warmth, scorching, sweltering

Examples of usage

  • The torridity of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel.
  • During the summer months, the torridity of the city can be overwhelming.
  • Farmers were concerned about the torridity affecting their crops.

Translations

Translations of the word "torridity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torridade

🇮🇳 उष्णता

🇩🇪 Hitze

🇮🇩 terik

🇺🇦 спекота

🇵🇱 upalność

🇯🇵 暑さ

🇫🇷 torride

🇪🇸 calor

🇹🇷 bunaltıcı sıcaklık

🇰🇷 더위

🇸🇦 حرارة

🇨🇿 vřelost

🇸🇰 teplo

🇨🇳 酷热

🇸🇮 vročina

🇮🇸 hitabelti

🇰🇿 ыстық

🇬🇪 ცხელება

🇦🇿 isti

🇲🇽 calor

Etymology

The word 'torridity' originates from the Latin word 'torridus', which means 'scorched' or 'parched'. This Latin term is derived from 'torreo', meaning 'to burn'. The term was adopted into Middle English as 'torrit' and has evolved into its current form. Throughout history, the concept of intense heat has been significant in literature, geography, and meteorology. Torridity often refers not just to ambient temperature but also to the discomfort and challenges associated with extreme heat, influencing human activity and behavior. Its use in expressing environmental conditions reflects the importance of climate in shaping cultures and lifestyles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,430, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.