What is another word for Rugosity?

Pronunciation: [ɹuːɡˈɒsɪti] (IPA)

Rugosity, the roughness or unevenness of a surface, can also be referred to as texture, coarseness, or unevenness. Other synonyms for this term include bumpiness, irregularity, gnarledness, ruggedness, and roughness. These words can be used to describe a variety of surfaces, from the bumpy texture of a rock face to the roughness of sandpaper. Additionally, words like corrugation, ridges, and furrows can be used to describe specific types of irregularities or patterns on a surface. Whether describing the terrain of a hiking trail or the texture of a piece of pottery, using synonyms for rugosity can add depth and detail to any description.

What are the hypernyms for Rugosity?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rugosity

To those who receive such presents from the East, I may just say that this and such like materials gradually undergo a change which gives them on the surface a dull and dead appearance; but they may easily be restored to their original beauty, if the surface be rubbed with a clean cloth or silk handkerchief, so as to polish the little Rugosity or roughness: this will restore the beauty of the colours.
"The Chemical History Of A Candle"
Michael Faraday
In some species this Rugosity is very prominent, and is called the tuberosity of the deltoid; it is prolonged downwards by a border which forms the anterior crest of the musculo-spiral groove and limits this latter in front.
"Artistic Anatomy of Animals"
Édouard Cuyer

Word of the Day

Focus Groups
One antonym for the term "focus groups" is "individual interviews." While focus groups involve a group of people discussing a particular topic, individual interviews involve a one-...