Question 1 · Quick check
dryness
CEFRB1
/ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of having little or no moisture.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe degree to which something is dry.
Examples
Have you had any persistent itching, rash, or dryness anywhere on your body?
Scientists have studied how the pine family endures cold and dryness thanks to their needles.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningA lack of moisture.
More examples
In contextDr. Khorana added that this is especially true of cleansers that feature surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, as this class of ingredients can cause “dryness, irritation and eczema.”
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Origin
noun
Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness.