Definition

The quality or state of having a lot of hair on the body or surface.

Example

The hairiness of the dog made it look very fluffy and cute.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how much hairiness some pets have?

Yeah, my dog is super fluffy!

Right? I wonder if it affects their comfort in different weather.

It probably does; some dogs seem to love the cold more than others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hairiness → It is formed from "hair" (from Old English *haer*, meaning the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "hairiness" refers to the quality of having hair or being covered in hair.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hair' as the fine strands growing from the skin, and '-iness' indicating a quality. This helps you remember that 'hairiness' means the quality of being covered in hair.

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