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humidity

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Etymology

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From Middle English humidite, from Old French humidité, from Medieval Latin humiditas, from Latin umidus (damp, moist, wet). Morphologically humid +‎ -ity.

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Noun

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humidity (usually uncountable, plural humidities)

  1. Dampness, especially that of the air.
    The high humidity made the air feel sticky and hot.
  2. The amount of water vapour in the air.
    Plants in the greenhouse thrive in constant humidity.

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