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aridity

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/əˈrɪdəti/ · a-rid-i-ty

The state of being extremely dry or lacking moisture.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being extremely dry or lacking moisture.

بہت زیادہ خشک ہونے یا نمی کی کمی کی حالت۔

خشکی

khushki

Formal: وزنی خشک

Synonyms

drynessaridnessbarrennessخشکیاجڑی زمینتہی

Antonyms

moisturehumiditywetnessنمیرطوبتگیلا پن

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.

Easily Confused With

aridity vs. sterility:Aridity refers specifically to a lack of moisture, while sterility is the inability to support life.

Word Family

arid
adjectiveخشک
aridness
nounخشکی

See Also

💡 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.