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- [tawr-id, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr ɪd, ˈtɒr-/
- /ˈtɒ.rɪ.dɪ.ti/
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- [tawr-id, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr ɪd, ˈtɒr-/
Definitions of torridity word
- adjective torridity subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area: the torrid sands of the Sahara. 1
- adjective torridity oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air. 1
- adjective torridity ardent; passionate: a torrid love story. 1
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Origin of torridity
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin torridus dried up, parched, equivalent to torr(ēre) to parch, burn (see torrent, thirst) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Torridity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
torridity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
torridity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torridity
noun torridity
- calefaction — the act of heating
- greenhouse effect — an atmospheric heating phenomenon, caused by short-wave solar radiation being readily transmitted inward through the earth's atmosphere but longer-wavelength heat radiation less readily transmitted outward, owing to its absorption by atmospheric carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and other gases; thus, the rising level of carbon dioxide is viewed with concern.
- heat — the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
- hotness — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
- incandescence — the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature. Compare luminescence.
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