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aridness

noun

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Meaning

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The state or quality of being arid; extreme dryness, especially of the soil or climate.

Example Sentence

The aridness of the region meant that farming was only possible with extensive irrigation systems.

Usage Note

To describe a condition of extreme dryness in environments like deserts or during prolonged droughts, highlighting the lack of moisture and its impact on plant life, agriculture, and human settlement.