Definition

A condition where something is frozen or unable to change, often referring to a physical state or emotional state.

Example

The frozenness of the lake made it safe for skating.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced such a deep frozenness during winter?

Definitely! It can be pretty uncomfortable when the cold hits you hard.

I know, right? It's like your body just goes into a state of frozenness and you can't move.

Exactly! I prefer staying indoors with a warm drink when that happens.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frozenness → It is formed from "frozen" (the past participle of "freeze", which comes from Old English "freosan", meaning to become hard or solid due to cold) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "frozenness" refers to the state or quality of being frozen or solidified due to cold.

Memory Tip

Think of the state of being 'frozen' — 'frozen' describes something that has become solid due to cold, and '-ness' indicates the quality of that state.

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