fogginess
|fog-gi-ness|
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/ˈfɔːɡiːnəs/
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/ˈfɒɡiːnəs/
(foggy)
covered with fog
Etymology
'fogginess' originates from the English word 'foggy,' which is derived from the word 'fog,' meaning 'a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere.'
'foggy' changed from the Old Norse word 'fok,' meaning 'snowstorm,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foggy.'
Initially, it meant 'a thick cloud of water droplets,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a state of mental confusion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being foggy or having reduced visibility due to fog.
The fogginess made it difficult to see the road ahead.
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Noun 2
a state of mental confusion or lack of clarity.
After the long meeting, I was left in a state of fogginess.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41