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- [uh-vid-i-tee]
- /əˈvɪd ɪ ti/
- /ˈæv.ɪd/
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- [uh-vid-i-tee]
- /əˈvɪd ɪ ti/
Definitions of avidity word
- noun avidity the quality or state of being avid 3
- noun avidity eagerness 3
- noun avidity greed; avarice 3
- noun avidity the strength of an acid or base in proportion to its degree of dissociation 3
- noun avidity a measure of antigen-to-antibody binding, based on the rate of formation of the complex 3
- noun avidity eagerness; greediness. 1
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Origin of avidity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English avidite < Middle French < Latin aviditās. See avid, -ity
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Parts of speech for Avidity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
avidity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
avidity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avidity
noun avidity
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- avarice — Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.
- cupidity — Cupidity is a greedy desire for money and possessions.
- fervor — great warmth and earnestness of feeling: to speak with great fervor.
- greediness — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
Antonyms for avidity
noun avidity
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
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