Arid
/ˈærɪd/
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Definitions
1
Having little or no rain; very dry.
/ˈærɪd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
Descriptive
Extremely dry; lacking moisture.
The arid landscape stretched for miles.
💡 Simply: Very dry and lacking water.
More Examples
2
The arid conditions made survival difficult.
How It's Used
Geography
"The desert climate is arid, with little rainfall."
Agriculture
"The arid land was unsuitable for farming without irrigation."
From Latin *aridus, past participle of *arēre "to be dry".
The word has been used consistently since the 16th century, primarily in the context of geography and climate.
Memory tip
Think of 'arid' as 'a-rid' – lacking moisture, leaving you with nothing.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"dry"
Base: arid
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Common misspellings
arridaride
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