squalidity

Meanings

• Adjective

  The state of being dirty, unclean, or run-down.

  - "The squalid conditions of the slum were a breeding ground for disease."
  - "Despite her wealth, she lived in squalid poverty."
  - "The abandoned building stood as a testament to squalid neglect."

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Rhymes

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unhydrous , preposterous , derisive , persuasive

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Variants

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solidities , solidity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'squalidus' meaning 'filthy' or 'unclean'.

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Trivia

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1. Squalidity is the opposite of elegance or refinement.

2. The word squalidity first appeared in English in the 16th century.

3. Squalidity is sometimes used in a figurative sense to describe moral decay or degeneration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Poverty: Squalidity is closely related to poverty as it often describes the living conditions of those who are poor.

2. Neglect: Squalidity can also be a result of neglect, as in the neglect of maintenance or care.

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Culture

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In literature, squalidity is often used to depict poverty, neglect, or decay. It can be a metaphor for moral decay or a physical representation of it.

How to Memorize "squalidity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dirty, run-down environment to remember the meaning of squalidity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word squalidity with dirty, unclean, or run-down conditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squirming in Unclean Areas' to remember the meaning of squalidity.

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