Definition

The quality or state of allowing liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.

Example

The leakiness of the old roof caused water to drip into the living room during the rain.

Conversation

Have you noticed any leakiness in your roof lately?

Actually, yes! I found a small spot that seems to be leaking.

That's concerning! I hope it doesn't get worse with the rain.

Me too, I'm planning to get it fixed before it causes more damage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leakiness → It is formed from "leak" (from Old English "leacian", meaning to flow or escape) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "leakiness" refers to the state of being able to leak or the quality of allowing fluid to escape.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'leak' which means to flow or escape, and remember that 'leakiness' describes the quality of being able to leak.

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