rankness — the quality of being excessively abundant in growth, especially of vegetation; luxuriant growth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being excessively abundant in growth, especially of vegetation; luxuriant growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræŋknəs/
Korean meaning: 과도하게 무성한 생장의 성질; 우거짐
Korean pronunciation: 랭크-네스 (강세: 랭크)
Example Sentences
- The rankness of his gym socks could clear a room in seconds.
- The garden's rankness after the rainy season required serious pruning.
- The chef blamed the fish's rankness for the restaurant's sudden emptiness.
rankness
NOUN//ˈræŋknəs//
the quality of being excessively abundant in growth, especially of vegetation; luxuriant growth
Excessively luxuriant plant overgrowth
In the garden's rankness, he speaks with frankness.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'ranc'(자랑스러운, 강한)에서 유래되어 중세 영어를 거쳐 현재의 '무성한, 악취나는' 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The rankness of his gym socks could clear a room in seconds.”
“The garden's rankness after the rainy season required serious pruning.”
“The chef blamed the fish's rankness for the restaurant's sudden emptiness.”
“The tropical forest's rankness created an almost impenetrable green wall.”
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