Definition

The quality of being harmful or poisonous to living things.

Example

The noxiousness of the chemicals in the factory posed a serious risk to the workers' health.

Conversation

Have you noticed the noxiousness in the air lately?

Yeah, it’s been really bad, especially near the construction site.

I wonder if it’s affecting our health in the long run.

Definitely! We should be careful and avoid those areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noxiousness → It is formed from "noxious" (from Latin "noxius", meaning harmful or hurtful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "noxiousness" refers to the state of being harmful or toxic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'noxious' meaning harmful, and remember that 'noxiousness' describes the quality of being harmful.

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