Definition

Adjective: 1. Lacking hair; without hair: Describes a surface, area, or part of the body that is smooth and does not have hair growing on it.

Usage

The adjective "nonhairy" is used specifically to describe skin or other surfaces that are naturally hairless or from which hair has been removed. It is often used in technical or medical contexts to distinguish between different types of skin areas.

Examples

• Medical Context:
  • The rash appeared only on the nonhairy parts of his forearms.
  • This cream is formulated for application on nonhairy skin.
• General Description:
  • The palms of the hands are nonhairy surfaces.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative/Superlative: While grammatically possible ("more nonhairy," "most nonhairy"), these forms are rarely used. The concept is typically binary (hairy vs. nonhairy).
• Technical Specification: In dermatology or product instructions, "nonhairy" precisely defines the applicable area to ensure correct use.
  • Apply the electrode gel to a clean, nonhairy area of the chest.

Variants and Related Words

• Hairless (adj): The most common synonym for "nonhairy," suitable for both general and technical use.
  • Hairless skin is more susceptible to certain types of irritation.
• Glabrous (adj): A formal, primarily biological or medical term meaning smooth and hairless.
  • The plant's stem was glabrous and shiny.

Synonyms

• Hairless
• Bald (when referring to a scalp or specific area)
• Smooth (in context, implying absence of hair)
• Depilated (specifically referring to hair that has been removed)

Antonyms

• Hairy
• Hirsute (formal)
• Furry
• Pubescent (in botanical/biological contexts)

Adjective

1. without hair
   • tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the nonhairy parts of the skin