algidity
|al-gid-i-ty|
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/ælˈdʒɪdɪti/
state of coldness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algidity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'algiditas,' where 'algidus' meant 'cold.'
Historical Evolution
'algiditas' transformed into the English word 'algidity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'coldness,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being cold; coldness.
The algidity of the room made it uncomfortable to stay for long.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 07:06