hairiness

/'heərinis/

Thân thiện

The puppy's hairiness made it look like a fluffy ball.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being hairy; having a significant amount of hair.

Usage

The noun "hairiness" describes the condition or characteristic of having hair. It is typically used to refer to the extent or amount of hair on a person's or animal's body. It is a neutral, descriptive term.

Examples

• The hairiness of his arms was quite noticeable.
• The breed of dog is known for its extreme hairiness.
• She commented on the surprising hairiness of the caterpillar.

Advanced Usage

• In Biology/Botany: The term can be used technically to describe the presence of trichomes (hair-like structures) on plants or insects.
  • The hairiness of the leaf surface helps reduce water loss.
• Figurative Use: It can sometimes be used humorously or metaphorically to describe something that is complex, tangled, or difficult.
  • He had to deal with the legal hairiness of the contract.

Variants and Related Words

• Hairy (adjective): Covered with or resembling hair.
  • He has very hairy legs.
• Haired (adjective): Having hair of a specified kind (usually used in combination).
  • A long-haired cat.

Synonyms

• Pilosity (more technical/scientific)
• Furriness
• Shagginess (implies long, thick, or unkempt hair)

Antonyms

• Hairlessness
• Baldness (specifically for the head)
• Smoothness

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of having hair

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pilosity