Definition

The quality of being slightly salty, often referring to water that is a mix of fresh and saltwater.

Example

The brackishness of the estuary made it a unique habitat for various species of fish.

Conversation

Did you taste that soup we made yesterday?

Yeah, it had a weird brackishness to it, didn’t it?

I think we added too much salt and it ruined the flavor.

Definitely! Next time, we should follow the recipe more closely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brackishness is formed from "brackish" (from Middle Dutch *brak*, meaning salty or brackish) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being somewhat salty, typically describing water that is a mixture of fresh and saltwater.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brackish' meaning somewhat salty, and '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'brackishness' refers to the quality of being salty.

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