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waviness

/ˈweɪ.vi.nəs/

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noun

/ˈweɪ.vi.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, описывающее качество или состояние волнистости, которое может относиться к склонности волос виться или к неровной поверхности, образованной волнами или складками.

A noun describing the quality or state of being wavy, which can refer to a tendency of hair to curl or to an uneven surface produced by waves or wrinkles.

uncountable

  1. Hair textureB1formal

    The quality of having gentle curves or curls, typically used to describe hair.

    ruВолнистость

    • Her hair has a natural waviness that she loves.
    • The shampoo is designed to enhance the waviness of your hair.
    • He prefers a slight waviness over straight hair.

    Synonymscurlcurlinesswave

    Antonymsstraightness

  2. Surface irregularityB2formal

    An uneven or undulating quality on a surface, caused by waves, wrinkles, or folds.

    ruВолнистость

    • The waviness of the old photograph gave it a nostalgic feel.
    • The waviness of the metal sheet was due to improper storage.
    • The fabric's waviness made it difficult to cut straight lines.

    Synonymsbumpinesscorrugationirregularityripplingundulationunevenness

    Antonymsevennessflatnesssmoothness

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  • wavinesses plural form
  • wavinesses' possessive plural form
  • waviness's possessive singular form
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