Hairiness

Pronunciation: /ˈheri.nəs/

Definitions of hairiness

noun the state or quality of having a lot of hair

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the hairiness of my dog's fur.

A2 She was self-conscious about the hairiness of her legs.

B1 The hairiness of the caterpillar was fascinating to observe.

B2 The hairiness of the spider's legs helped it catch prey.

C1 The hairiness of the wool sweater made it warm and cozy.

C2 The hairiness of the artist's brush strokes added depth to the painting.

Examples of hairiness in a Sentence

formal The hairiness of the caterpillar's body was a unique characteristic studied by the researchers.

informal I never realized the hairiness of my dog until I started brushing him regularly.

slang Dude, your hairiness is out of control. You need to trim that beard.

figurative The hairiness of the situation made it difficult to navigate through all the complexities.

Grammatical Forms of hairiness

• plural: hairinesses
• comparative: hairier
• superlative: hairiest
• present tense: is hairy
• future tense: will be hairy
• perfect tense: has been hairy
• continuous tense: is being hairy
• singular: hairiness
• positive degree: hairy
• infinitive: to be hairy
• gerund: being hairy
• participle: hairy

Origin and Evolution of hairiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hairiness' originated from the Old English word 'haerinesse' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hairan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hairiness' has evolved to refer to the state of having a lot of hair or being covered in hair, both literally and figuratively.