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sanitariness

sanitariness

7.3
A condition of being clean and free from dirt and germs that keeps people healthy
  • noun
  • /ˌsænɪˈtɛrɪnəs/
translation icon : sanidad
  • The sanitariness of the kitchen is crucial for food safety.

Examples

  • Proper sanitariness in hospitals is crucial to prevent the spread of infection.

  • The sanitariness of public restrooms varies greatly from one facility to another.

  • The sanitariness of the kitchen was inspected by the health department before opening.

  • High levels of sanitariness can prevent the spread of diseases.

  • Proper sanitariness in hospitals is crucial to prevent the spread of infection.

  • The sanitariness of public restrooms varies greatly from one facility to another.

  • The sanitariness of the kitchen was inspected by the health department before opening.

Synonyms

sanitation
vssanitariness
67 2.8

Keeping places clean and removing waste to prevent disease

is the health-focused condition rather than the activity of cleaning
cleanliness
vssanitariness
26 1.0

Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy

emphasizes health effect and preventing disease not just neatness
sanitary condition
vssanitariness
3 3.4

How clean a place or object is and whether it is free from germs

is the general quality keeping environments healthy by avoiding dirt and infection
sterility
vssanitariness
  • Specialized
1 6.6

Completely free of germs that can cause infection

is broader covering general hygiene and absence of dirt
cleanness
vssanitariness
1 1.0

The state of being free from dirt and stains

adds a health aspect focusing on preventing infection rather than mere tidiness
sterileness
vssanitariness
  • Specialized
8.3

Being completely free of germs on instruments or surfaces

focuses on general absence of dirt and infection in places
immaculateness
vssanitariness
8.7

Perfect cleanliness without any stains or dirt

is more about health safety than flawless or perfect appearance
pristineness
vssanitariness
7.1

A condition of being very clean and unchanged from its original form

focuses on health-related cleanliness rather than untouched or original state

Antonyms

1 1.0

Not being clean because it has mud, dust or stains

A state in which things are dirty and can make people ill

How Sanitary

sterility
  • Specialized
1 6.6
cleanliness
26 1.0
sanitariness
7.3
contamination
  • Specialized
76 4.8

Surface Forms

sanitariness singular

Morphology

sanitariness = sanitary (transparent) = sanitary + ness

Formed by the adjective 'sanitary' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness' meaning 'the quality of being sanitary', which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Sanitariness comes from the Latin root sanit- meaning 'health' and is the same root as sanitary. So, sanitariness is the quality of being clean and safe to protect people's health.