noun
hotness
Hotness (noun) means the state or quality of being hot. Example: “The hotness of the curry caught him off guard.”
noun
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The state or quality of being hot.
"The hotness of the curry caught him off guard."
How to use hotness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJust heat, described as a quality — how hot something is.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hotnesses
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The _____ of the curry caught him off guard.
Etymology
From Old English hātnes, hot + -ness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hotness” mean?
The word “hotness” means the state or quality of being hot. In plain terms, just heat, described as a quality — how hot something is.
How do you use “hotness” in a sentence?
Here is “hotness” used in a sentence: “The hotness of the curry caught him off guard.”
What part of speech is “hotness”?
“Hotness” is a noun.
Where does the word “hotness” come from?
The word “hotness” comes from Old English. From Old English hātnes, hot + -ness.
