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aridity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun aridity has 2 senses
  1. fruitlessness, aridity, barrenness - a condition yielding nothing of value
    --1 is a kind of quality
    --1 has particulars: poorness; unproductiveness
  2. aridity, aridness - a permanent absence of rainfall
    --2 is a kind of dryness, waterlessness, xerotes

Definitions from the Web

Aridity

Definition

Aridity refers to the state of being extremely dry or having a lack of moisture. It is commonly used to describe areas with little or no rainfall, resulting in a barren and desolate environment.

Senses

Noun:

  1. The quality or condition of being extremely dry.
  2. A region or climate that lacks sufficient moisture.

Related adjective:

Arid (extremely dry; devoid of moisture).

Examples

Noun Examples:

  1. The aridity of the desert makes it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
  2. Researchers are studying the effects of aridity on agriculture and farming techniques.

Related Adjective Examples:

  1. In an arid environment like the Sahara, water conservation becomes crucial for survival.
  2. The arid climate of the region necessitates the use of irrigation systems for crop cultivation.

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