Definition

The condition of being widespread or abundant, often in a negative context.

Example

The town was in a state of rifeness due to the increase in crime.

Conversation

Have you noticed how rifeness is affecting our neighborhood lately?

Yeah, it seems like there are more issues popping up everywhere.

Exactly! It's frustrating to see the rifeness of problems without any solutions.

I agree, we really need to come together to fix things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, meaning the state of being ripe or mature, particularly in relation to fruit or crops.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'ripe' which describes fruit that is ready to eat, and remember that 'rifeness' refers to the state of being ripe.

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