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Definition of humidity

humidity

/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/
hu · mid · i · ty
Adverb:humidly
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Plural:humidities
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Adjective:humid
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humidity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being humid; dampness or moisture in the air.

Example

"The tropical climate is characterized by high temperatures and oppressive humidity throughout the summer."

2

A quantitative measure of the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere, often expressed as a percentage.

Example

"The weather station recorded a relative humidity of eighty-five percent just before the thunderstorm began."

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• Rhymes for humidity

• Nearby Words

humidex
humidifier
humidify
humidity
humidly
humidness
humiliate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French humidité, from Latin humiditatem, derived from humidus (variant of umidus, 'moist, wet'), from umere ('to be moist').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humidity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humidity
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