baldness

Meanings

• noun

  The condition of being bald; loss of hair from the head, especially from the scalp.

  - "His baldness was evident despite his attempts to hide it with a hat."
  - "Baldness is a common condition that affects millions of men and women."

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Synonyms

alopecia , calvities , calvity , hairlessness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baldness
moldiness , prowess , soleness , tiresomeness

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Variants

List of all variants of baldness that leads to same result
bald , balder , baldest , baldish , baldly , baldness , baldnesses , male-pattern baldness , male-pattern baldnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English bald 'bald head' (from baldan 'to be bald'), from baldan 'to be bare, be without'.

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Trivia

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1. Baldness affects about 50% of men by the age of 50.

2. Some studies suggest that baldness may be linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

3. In some cultures, baldness is considered a sign of spiritual enlightenment or wisdom.

4. There are various treatments for baldness, including medications, hair transplants, and laser therapy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alopecia: A medical condition characterized by hair loss. Baldness is a common form of alopecia.

2. Male pattern baldness: A common type of baldness characterized by a receding hairline and thinning hair on the crown of the head.

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Culture

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Baldness has been a subject of cultural significance throughout history. In ancient civilizations, baldness was often associated with wisdom and power, as seen in depictions of gods and rulers. In more recent times, however, baldness has often been stigmatized, with negative stereotypes and jokes being common. Baldness has also been a popular theme in literature, art, and music, with notable examples including Dante Alighieri's Inferno and The Beatles' song 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer'.

How to Memorize "baldness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bald head, perhaps with a shiny dome or a few strands of hair left around the edges. Visualize the feeling of running your fingers through your own hair and imagining it gradually thinning and disappearing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate baldness with wisdom and power, as in the image of a wise old sage with a bald head. Or, associate it with vanity and insecurity, as in the image of a man desperately trying to hide his baldness with a hat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bald Eagles Have No Hair' to remember the definition of baldness. Or, use the mnemonic 'Baldness is the Absence of Locks' to help remember the meaning.

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