aridness
intermediateB2/ˈær.ɪd.nəs/ · ar-id-ness
The quality or state of being dry or having little moisture.
Meanings
The quality or state of being dry or having little moisture.
خشک ہونے یا کم نمی ہونے کی کیفیت یا حالت۔
خشکی
khushki
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- aridness of the desert
- aridness in climate
- the aridness of the soil
Example Sentences
The aridness of the desert makes it difficult for plants to survive.
صحراء کی خشکی پودوں کے لئے زندہ رہنا مشکل بناتی ہے۔
Sahraa ki khushki podon ke liye zinda rehna mushkil banati hai.
Scientists are studying the aridness caused by climate change.
ماہرین موسمی تبدیلی کی وجہ سے ہونے والی خشکی کا مطالعہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Mahirīn mausami tabdeeli ki wajah se hone wali khushki ka mutāla kar rahe hain.
The aridness in the region has led to severe water shortages.
علاقے میں خشکی نے شدید پانی کے بحران کا باعث بنی ہے۔
Ilaqe mein khushki ne shadeed pani ke bhikraaan ka baais bani hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arid' as a desert state, and 'ness' makes it a noun.
Imagine a vast, dry desert with cacti and no water.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جتنا پانی ہے، اتنا کھیت ہے۔
Jitna pani hai, utna khet hai.
As much water as there is, that much will be cultivated.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "aridus" — dry
First known use: 14th century
The word 'aridness' stems from Latin 'aridus', referring to dry conditions. It evolved into Middle English before taking its present form.