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powderiness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state or characteristic of being powdery

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

having a very fine texture

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the fineness of the sand on the beach

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fineness

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: smoothness

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English powdery Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English powderiness From powdery + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Pulverigkeit — the state or characteristic of being powdery
  • Irish: púdracht — the state or characteristic of being powdery