Definition

The condition of being a widow, which means a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

Example

After her husband passed away, she entered a period of viduity that was both challenging and transformative.

Conversation

I read an article about the challenges of viduity yesterday.

That sounds really interesting. What did it say?

It talked about the emotional and financial struggles that come with viduity.

I can imagine; it must be really tough to deal with all of that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viduity is derived from "viduus" (meaning bereaved or widowed) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state of being widowed or the condition of being without a spouse.

Memory Tip

Think of 'viduus' which means bereaved or widowed, and remember that 'viduity' describes the state of being without a spouse.

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