Humidity
/hjuˈmɪd.ə.ti/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Dampness, especially that of the air. uncountable, usually
"The high humidity made the air feel sticky and hot."
- 2 wetness in the atmosphere wordnet
- 3 The amount of water vapour in the air. uncountable, usually
"Plants in the greenhouse thrive in constant humidity."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"This high humidity makes me feel tired."
Etymology
From Middle English humidite, from Old French humidité, from Medieval Latin humiditas, from Latin umidus (“damp, moist, wet”). Morphologically humid + -ity.