Definition

The quality of being cloudy or unclear, often due to the presence of suspended particles in a liquid.

Example

The turbidness of the river made it difficult to see the fish swimming below the surface.

Conversation

Have you noticed the turbidness of the river lately?

Yeah, it's pretty murky and not as clear as usual.

I wonder what caused the sudden increase in turbidness.

Maybe all the rain stirred up the sediment in the water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Turbidness → It is formed from "turbidus" (from Latin, meaning muddy or cloudy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "turbidness" refers to the quality of being muddy or cloudy, often used to describe water that is not clear.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for muddy ('turbidus') to remember that 'turbidness' describes the state of being muddy or unclear.

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