noun

humidity

humidity, dampness

The humidity is very high today.

The humidity is very high today.

I can't stand the heat and humidity.

I can't stand the heat and humidity.

((the)) humidity is high/low The humidity is very high today.

Synonyms: dampness, moisture, mugginess; Antonyms: dryness, aridity

From Latin 'humidus' meaning 'moist'. The suffix '-ity' forms a noun indicating a state or quality.

Think of 'human' and 'dew'. Humans feel sticky in high humidity, like morning dew.

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