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aridness

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/ˈær.ɪd.nəs/ · ar-id-ness

The quality or state of being dry or having little moisture.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality or state of being dry or having little moisture.

خشک ہونے یا کم نمی ہونے کی کیفیت یا حالت۔

خشکی

khushki

Formal: خشکی

Synonyms

drynessdesiccationbarrennessخشکیسُخُتامتناع

Antonyms

moisturehumiditywetnessنمیرطوبتترائی

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.

Easily Confused With

ardor:Ardor refers to intense enthusiasm or passion, whereas aridness refers to dryness.

Word Family

arid
adjectiveخشک
aridify
verbخشک کرنا

See Also

💡 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.