arenosity
|a-re-no-si-ty|
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/ˌærəˈnɑːsəti/
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/ˌærəˈnɒsəti/
quality of being sandy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arenosity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arenositas', where 'arena' meant 'sand'.
Historical Evolution
'arenosity' changed from Medieval Latin 'arenositas' and was later borrowed into English (used in technical or literary contexts) as 'arenosity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state or quality of being sandy', and over time it has retained this basic meaning as 'sandiness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being sandy; sandiness.
The arenosity of the soil made it unsuitable for planting most crops.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 23:16