asperite
|as-pe-rite|
/ˈæs.pə.raɪt/
roughness; harshness
Etymology
'asperite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'asperitas', where 'asper-' meant 'rough'.
'asperite' developed via Medieval Latin 'asperitas' and Old French 'asperité' and appears in English alongside the related form 'asperity'.
Initially it meant 'roughness' (a physical texture); over time it also acquired the senses 'harshness' in manner or tone and a technical sense in geology/materials science referring to surface projections.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small projection or roughness on a surface; a microscopic bump or contact point on a solid surface (used in materials science, geology, and engineering).
Microscopic asperite on the metal surface increased wear at the joint.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 19:58