Definition

The quality or state of having sharp, pointed parts or spines.

Example

The spininess of the cactus made it difficult to handle.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the spininess of that cactus in the garden?

Yeah, it looks really sharp and dangerous!

I wonder if all cacti have that kind of spininess.

Most of them do, but some are actually quite smooth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spininess → It is formed from "spine" (from Latin "spina", meaning thorn or spine) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "spininess" refers to the quality or state of being spiny or thorny.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spine' which refers to thorns or sharp points, and remember that 'spininess' describes the quality of having those sharp points.

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