Acridities

/əˈkrɪdɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of acridity; multiple instances or degrees of being sharp, bitter, or caustic in taste, smell, or manner.

Etymology

From acridity (noun) with plural suffix '-ies', ultimately from Latin 'acridus' meaning sharp or bitter.

Kelly Says

The word 'acridities' captures something fascinating: how taste, smell, and personality can share the same quality—sharpness that irritates!

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