Definition

The quality of being rough or scabby, often used to describe a surface that is uneven or has many small bumps.

Example

The scabrousness of the tree bark made it difficult to climb.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the scabrousness of that old tree in the park?

Yeah, it looks really rough and worn out.

I wonder how long it will take for it to get back to its original state.

Probably a while, but it's interesting to see nature's resilience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scabrousness is formed from "scabrous" (from Latin "scabrosus", meaning rough or scabby) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being rough or having a scabby texture.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'rough' or 'scabby' — that's what scabrousness means, and the '-ness' indicates the state of being that way.

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