shakiness

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of instability or lack of firmness.

  - "The table was shaky and wobbled when I tried to place my coffee cup on it."
  - "The old bridge showed signs of shakiness and was closed to traffic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shakiness
wobbliness , jitteriness , quiveringness

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Variants

List of all variants of shakiness that leads to same result
shakier , shakiest , shakily , shakiness , shakinesses , shaky

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Etymology

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The word 'shakiness' comes from the Old English word 'scacan', meaning 'to shake'.

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Trivia

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1. Shakiness is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease.

2. The term 'seismicity' refers to the shakiness or instability of the Earth's crust.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: A related concept to shakiness, instability refers to the lack of stability or firmness in a situation or object.

2. uncertainty: Another related concept to shakiness, uncertainty refers to the lack of clarity or knowledge about a situation or outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, shakiness is often used to describe characters who are uncertain or indecisive. In art, it can be used to convey a sense of instability or unrest.

How to Memorize "shakiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table that is wobbling back and forth. Try to visualize the way the table moves and the objects on it shifting as the table shakes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shakiness' with the feeling of uncertainty or instability. Think about how the two concepts are related.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'shakes' to remember the meaning of shakiness. For example, 'Shakes' can stand for 'State of instability and Keys that quiver easily'.

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