Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

waterproofness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: wa-ter-proof-ness
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The property of being waterproof.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the fabric section, a textile twisting and tearing machine and a "Lissajou curve" [sic] abrader (covering a complete area in overlapping curves) are supplemented by apparatus for evaluating waterproofness, fibre diameter and light-fastness."
"To find the best rain jacket, we tested everything from waterproofness and breathability to fit, feel and packability."

Etymology

Etymology tree English waterproof Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English waterproofness From waterproof + -ness.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

watertightness

Questions

What does waterproofness mean?: The property of being waterproof.
Where does waterproofness come from?: Etymology tree English waterproof Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English waterproofness From waterproof + -ness.

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