Definition

The condition of being tall, thin, and awkward in appearance, often referring to animals or people.

Example

The dog's ranginess made it look both graceful and a bit clumsy at the same time.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much ranginess affects some athletes' performance?

Yeah, it can definitely be an advantage or a disadvantage.

I think it’s interesting how it varies between sports.

Absolutely! Some sports favor that long, lean look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ranginess → It is formed from "range" (from Old French *ranger*, meaning to arrange or put in order) and "-iness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "ranginess" refers to the quality of being rangy, often describing something that is long and slender or having a tendency to stretch out.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'range' meaning to arrange or stretch out, and remember that 'ranginess' describes the quality of being long and slender.

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