easy
The roughness of the bark made it easy to grip.
What does Roughness mean?
A texture that is not smooth.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being not smooth.
Example sentences
Roughness in a sentence
medium
We compared the roughness of sandpaper and smooth paper.
hard
The author described the roughness of the stone to help readers imagine its texture.
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Practice 1
What does roughness mean?
Roughness means a texture that is not smooth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to roughness?
Coarseness is close to roughness in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The picture looked ____ in the storybook scene.
Roughness best completes the sentence.
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Roughness
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ruff · nus · strongest beat: ruff
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WordRoughness.
Partnoun.
MeaningRoughness means A texture that is not smooth.
ExampleExample: The roughness of the bark made it easy to grip.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ruff · nus
- Strongest beat
- ruff
- Ending
- nus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ruff.
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Synonyms
Words like Roughness
coarsenessUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
unevennessUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smoothnessUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Roughness word family
Base word
roughness
noun
roughness
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Hint for students
Roughness is the quality of feeling uneven, bumpy, harsh, or not smooth. You can feel it on a surface.
Common mix-up
Roughness is not the same as toughness. Roughness describes an uneven texture; toughness describes strength or the ability to handle difficulty.
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Write one sentence that shows roughness without using the word roughness. Model sentence: The old wall felt scratchy and uneven under my fingertips. Clue words: scratchy, uneven, fingertips Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a surface that is not smooth?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The roughness of the bark scratched my hand." Why does roughness fit better than smoothness?
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