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- [wey-vee]
- /ˈweɪ vi/
- /ˈweɪvɪnəs /
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- [wey-vee]
- /ˈweɪ vi/
Definitions of waviness word
- adjective waviness curving alternately in opposite directions; undulating: a wavy course; wavy hair. 1
- adjective waviness abounding in or characterized by waves: the wavy sea. 1
- adjective waviness resembling or suggesting waves: a cotton material with a wavy pattern. 1
- adjective waviness vibrating or tremulous; unsteady; wavering. 1
- noun waviness The quality of being wavy; the extent to which something is wavy. 1
- noun waviness (of hair) A tendency to form waves or curls. 0
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Origin of waviness
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; wave + -y1
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Parts of speech for Waviness
noun
adjective
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preposition
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waviness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
waviness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for waviness
noun waviness
- curliness — The state of being curly.
- crinkliness — The state or quality of being crinkly.
- unevenness — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- undulation — an act of undulating; a wavelike motion.
- corrugation — a corrugating or being corrugated
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