IPA: /ˈrɪtʃ.nəs/
KK: /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
The state of having a lot of money, valuable resources, or a variety of different things.
The richness of the soil allows for a diverse range of plants to grow.
Richness → It is formed from "rich" (from Old English "rice", meaning powerful or wealthy) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "richness" refers to the state of being rich or having wealth.
Think of the state of being 'powerful' or 'wealthy' ('rich') and how '-ness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'richness' means the quality of being rich.