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redness

Redness (noun) means the quality or state of being red, or a patch of red colour, especially on the skin. Example: “The cream helped reduce the redness around the bite.”

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The quality or state of being red, or a patch of red colour, especially on the skin.
"The cream helped reduce the redness around the bite."

How to use redness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow red something is — often used for skin irritation.

Common pairings
redness and swelling reduce redness signs of redness

Word forms

rednesses plural

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Etymology

From Old English readnes, built from red plus the suffix -ness.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “redness” mean?

The word “redness” means the quality or state of being red, or a patch of red colour, especially on the skin. In plain terms, how red something is — often used for skin irritation.

How do you use “redness” in a sentence?

Here is “redness” used in a sentence: “The cream helped reduce the redness around the bite.”

What part of speech is “redness”?

“Redness” is a noun.

Where does the word “redness” come from?

The word “redness” comes from Old English. From Old English readnes, built from red plus the suffix -ness.

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