Definition

A measurement that shows how hot it feels when humidity is added to the actual temperature.

Example

The humidex today makes it feel much warmer than the actual temperature.

Conversation

Have you checked the humidex for today?

Not yet, but I heard it's going to be super sticky outside.

Yeah, I saw that it could feel much hotter than it actually is due to the humidex.

Exactly! I might just stay indoors with some cold drinks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humidex is formed from "humid" (from Latin "humidus", meaning moist or damp) and "-ex" (a suffix used in scientific terms to denote a measure or index). The word humidex refers to an index that combines temperature and humidity to describe how hot it feels.

Memory Tip

Think of 'humid' meaning moist, and the '-ex' indicating a measure — the humidex is a measure of how hot it feels due to moisture in the air.

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