🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नमी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nami

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Moisture/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"हवा में नमी ने दिन को बहुत गर्म बना दिया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small amount of liquid, especially water, that is present in the air or on a surface.

    "The moisture in the air made the day feel much warmer."
  2. 2

    The presence of water in a substance, especially in relation to its ability to remain fresh or usable.

    "The cake retained its moisture due to the addition of yogurt."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'moisture' originates from the Middle English term 'moisture', which comes from the Old French 'moisture', derived from the Latin 'moistura', meaning 'wetness'. The evolution of the term reflects a consistent association with the concept of dampness or humidity throughout its history.

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