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vapidity

vap·id
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vap-id]
    • /ˈvæp ɪd/
    • /ˈvæp.ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vap-id]
    • /ˈvæp ɪd/

Definitions of vapidity word

  • adjective vapidity lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat: vapid tea. 1
  • adjective vapidity without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious: a vapid party; vapid conversation. 1
  • noun vapidity the state or quality of being vapid; flatness; dullness; insipidity 0
  • noun vapidity a dull or uninteresting remark, idea, etc. 0

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Origin of vapidity

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin vapidus; akin to vapor

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Vapidity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vapidity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vapidity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vapidity

noun vapidity

  • aridities — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
  • aridity — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
  • blandness — pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
  • boringness — the quality of being boring
  • chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.

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