Definition

A condition where there is not enough rain, leading to dry weather and lack of moisture in the environment.

Example

The droughtiness of the region has caused many crops to fail this year.

Conversation

Have you noticed the droughtiness in our area lately?

Yeah, it's been really dry; the plants are suffering.

I hope it rains soon to help with the droughtiness.

Me too! We need some good rainfall to revive everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Droughtiness → It is formed from "drought" (from Old English *drūgath*, meaning dryness) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "droughtiness" refers to the state of being dry or lacking moisture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drought' which means dryness, and '-iness' indicates a state. So, droughtiness is the state of being dry.

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