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inhospitableness

inhospitableness

9.5
Conditions that do not allow most plants or animals to live
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnhɒspɪˈtæblnəs/
translation icon : inhospitalidad
  • The inhospitableness of the desert makes it difficult for most plants and animals to survive there.

Examples

  • The inhospitableness of the desert makes it difficult for most animals to survive.

  • Explorers were daunted by the inhospitableness of the Arctic landscape.

  • Despite the inhospitableness of the mountainous region, some communities have managed to thrive.

  • Many explorers have faced the inhospitableness of the Arctic regions.

  • Despite the inhospitableness of the Arctic tundra, polar bears have adapted to survive.

  • The inhospitableness of the volcanic terrain poses significant challenges for any settlers.

  • Many plants struggle to grow due to the inhospitableness of the dry, rocky soil.

Synonyms

inviability
vsinhospitableness
  • Specialized
8.8

Unable to survive or grow normally

describes an environment lacking suitable conditions for life or growth

How Habitable

suitability
8 3.2
habitability
3 6.5
inhospitableness
9.5
barrenness
1 8.1
desolation
11 7.7

Surface Forms

inhospitableness singular
inhospitablenesses plural

Morphology

inhospitableness = inhospitable (transparent) = in + hospit + able + ness

The noun is a standard and fully predictable quality noun formed from the adjective 'inhospitable' with '-ness'.

Etymology

Inhospitableness uses the same parts: in- 'not' and hospitable, which is about a place or person that can 'host' others (like host or hospitality). So inhospitableness can mean a place is 'not good for life' or not able to welcome plants, animals, or people.