limpness

Meanings

• adjective

  The state of being limp or lacking in firmness, strength, or elasticity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with limpness
flaccidity , weakness , pliancy

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Variants

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limp , limper , limpest , limply , limpness , limpnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'unstrung' or 'unbowed'. From Old English limpan, limpian, to loosen, slacken.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'limpness' comes from the Old English word 'limpan', which means 'to loosen' or 'to slacken'.

2. The limpest creature in the world is believed to be the starfish.

3. In the Harry Potter series, Dobby the house-elf is described as being 'very limp' when he is unhappy or subjugated.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flaccidity: A medical condition characterized by the abnormal loss of muscle tone and strength.

2. Limpness of speech: A speech disorder characterized by weak or monotonous speech.

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Culture

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In literature, limpness is often used metaphorically to describe a lack of spirit or vitality. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Tom Buchanan is described as having a 'limp, indolent voice'.

How to Memorize "limpness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ragdoll or a wet noodle to understand the concept of limpness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limpness' with words like 'weak', 'flaccid', and 'unfirm'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'limpness' as 'Lack of Muscle Power Never Ever Stops'.

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