English Explanatory Dictionary

wetness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being wet.
  2. Moisture.
  3. Rainy or damp weather.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛt.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wetness.wav

Word forms

wetness wetnesses

Etymology

From Middle English wetnes, wetnesse, from Old English wǣtnes (“moisture, wetness”). By surface analysis, wet + -ness.

Antonyms

dryness

Derived words

wetness indicator
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