aridity
intermediateB2/əˈrɪdəti/ · a-rid-i-ty
The state of being extremely dry or lacking moisture.
Meanings
The state of being extremely dry or lacking moisture.
بہت زیادہ خشک ہونے یا نمی کی کمی کی حالت۔
خشکی
khushki
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- aridity of the desert
- aridity index
- aridity of certain regions
Example Sentences
The aridity of the desert makes it challenging for vegetation to thrive.
صحرا کی خشکی پودوں کے لیے پھلنے پھولنے میں چیلنج پیدا کرتی ہے۔
Sahra ki khushki podon ke liye phulne phoolne mein challenge paida karti hai.
Researchers are studying the effects of aridity on local wildlife.
ریسرچ کرنے والے مقامی جنگلی حیات پر خشکی کے اثرات کا مطالعہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Research karne wale maqami jangli hayaat par khushki ke asraat ka mutala kar rahe hain.
The aridity of the climate has led to increased water scarcity.
موسم کی خشکی نے پانی کی کمی کو بڑھا دیا ہے۔
Mausam ki khushki ne pani ki kami ko barha diya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'aridity' as 'a dry city' to visualize a place lacking water.
Imagine a vast, dry desert with no signs of life.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں پانی نہیں، وہاں زندگی نہیں۔
Jahan pani nahi, wahan zindagi nahi.
Where there is no water, there is no life.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ariditas" — dryness
First known use: 15th century
The word 'aridity' has evolved from the Latin term 'ariditas', denoting a state of dryness. It has been adopted into English to describe regions that lack moisture or have low humidity.