English · Word Candidate

humidity

/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/

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Also seen as: humidities

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Meaning · English

Dampness, especially that of the air.

Noun

The high humidity made the air feel sticky and hot.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The amount of water vapour in the air.

Noun

Plants in the greenhouse thrive in constant humidity.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “humidity” mean?

Dampness, especially that of the air.

Is “humidity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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