Definition

The condition of being wet and soft, like a swamp or marsh.

Example

The marshiness of the area made it difficult to walk without sinking into the ground.

Conversation

Have you noticed the marshiness of the ground near the lake lately?

Yeah, it makes walking around there a bit tricky.

I guess the rain has really contributed to that marshiness this season.

Definitely! We should find a drier path next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marshiness → It is formed from "marsh" (from Old English *mersc*, meaning a wetland or swamp) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "marshiness" refers to the quality of being like a marsh, characterized by wet, swampy conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'marsh' as a wetland, and the '-iness' indicates the quality of that wetness. So, marshiness means the quality of being like a wet, swampy area.

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