vapidity
Meanings
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Adjective
Lacking depth, intensity, or significance; hollow or empty.
- "The speaker's words were met with vapidity and indifference."
- "The art exhibit lacked any real substance, just vapidity."
- "His vapid existence left him longing for something more."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with vapidityApidity , Solidity , Piety , Civility
Variants
List of all variants of vapidity that leads to same resultvapidities , vapidity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin 'vapidus' meaning 'damp, moist, humid' and later 'insipid, tasteless'.
Trivia
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The word 'vapidity' comes from the Latin word 'vapidus', which originally meant 'damp, moist, or humid'.
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The term 'vapidity' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.
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Vapidity is often used in criticism of popular culture, particularly in relation to reality TV shows and celebrity gossip.
Related Concepts
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Insipid: Lacking flavor or interest; tasteless or unappetizing.
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Superficial: Relating to or concerned with the apparent or external aspects of things; not penetrating to essentials.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Vapidity is often used in literature and art to describe a lack of depth or substance. It can be used to criticize shallow or superficial people or things.
How to Memorize "vapidity"
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visualize
- Imagine a hollow, empty vessel to represent the concept of vapidity.
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associate
- Associate the word 'vapidity' with words like 'shallow', 'superficial', and 'insipid'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Vapid is a pit' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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