buoyancy — the ability to float in water or air; the quality of being cheerful and optimistic
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to float in water or air; the quality of being cheerful and optimistic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔɪənsi/
Example Sentences
- Despite being made of steel, the ship's buoyancy allowed it to carry tons of cargo.
- Her natural buoyancy made her the life of every party, even funeral receptions.
- The stock market showed remarkable buoyancy after the CEO's dancing video went viral.
buoyancy
NOUN[/ˈbɔɪənsi/]
the ability to float in water or air; the quality of being cheerful and optimistic
The rubber duck pops up instantly, proving the buoyancy of the bathtub water.
BUOY(float) + ANCY(quality) — the boy's cheerful buoyancy lifted his mood like a balloon after receiving an A+.
Her flamboyancy filled the stage, while her graceful movements showed remarkable buoyancy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'buoy' (a floating marker), derived from Dutch 'boei' or French 'bouée', combined with the suffix '-ancy' (a state or quality). The word emerged in English around the 17th century to describe the property of floating or remaining light and cheerful.
Breakdown
buoy (float) + -ancy (state/quality suffix) = buoyancy
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📝Examples
“Despite being made of steel, the ship's buoyancy allowed it to carry tons of cargo.”
“Her natural buoyancy made her the life of every party, even funeral receptions.”
“The stock market showed remarkable buoyancy after the CEO's dancing video went viral.”
“Scientists study the buoyancy of different materials to design better submarines.”
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