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Definition of Humidity
1. Noun. Wetness in the atmosphere.
Exact synonyms: Humidness
Generic synonyms: Wetness
Specialized synonyms: Mugginess
Derivative terms: Humid, Humidify, Humid
Generic synonyms: Wetness
Specialized synonyms: Mugginess
Derivative terms: Humid, Humidify, Humid
Definition of Humidity
1. n. Moisture; dampness; a moderate degree of wetness, which is perceptible to the eye or touch; -- used especially of the atmosphere, or of anything which has absorbed moisture from the atmosphere, as clothing.
Definition of Humidity
1. moisture of the air [n -TIES]
Medical Definition of Humidity
1. Moisture; dampness; a moderate degree of wetness, which is perceptible to the eye or touch; used especially of the atmosphere, or of anything which has absorbed moisture from the atmosphere, as clothing. In hygrometrical reports (as of the United States Signal Service) complete saturation of the air is designated by Humidity 100, and its partial saturation by smaller numbers. Origin: Cf. F. Humidite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)