barrenness en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English bareynnesse; equivalent to barren + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The property of being barren; the property of not supporting life.
‘She has come with a garment of sorrow and barrenness; she will return with a garment of twins.’
2020, Abi Daré, The Girl With The Louding Voice, Sceptre, page 257:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrennesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (11)
gv neuvessoilid (barren; not supporting life) · ga seisce (barren; not supporting life) · gv neughooieid (barren; not supporting life) · eo senfrukteco (barren; not supporting life) · ga neamthorthúlacht (barren; not supporting life) · ga loime (barren; not supporting life) · gv gennishid (barren; not supporting life) · ota قیصیرلق (barren; not supporting life) · gv shastaght (barren; not supporting life) · ga aimride (infertility) (barren; not supporting life) · pl bezpłodność (barren; not supporting life)