Definition

The condition of having many rocks or being rough and uneven.

Example

The rockiness of the terrain made it difficult to hike.

Conversation

Have you noticed the rockiness of the trail we hiked last weekend?

Yeah, it was quite challenging to navigate at times.

I think the rockiness made it more exciting, though.

Absolutely! It added a sense of adventure to our hike.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rockiness → It is formed from "rock" (from Old English *rocc*, meaning a large stone or boulder) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "rockiness" refers to the quality of being rocky or having many rocks.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rock' to remember that 'rockiness' means the quality of being full of rocks.

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