How Do You Spell RANKNESS?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈaŋknəs] (IPA)

Rankness is a term that refers to something that is excessively strong, pungent, or abundant. It is spelled with the "nk" cluster, and pronounced as [ræŋknɪs]. The first syllable "ræŋ" is pronounced as in "rang" or "bang", while the second syllable "knɪs" is pronounced as "nis" with a silent "k". This word is commonly used to describe the smell of something that is unpleasantly strong or overbearing, such as the rankness of spoiled food or garbage.

RANKNESS Meaning and Definition

1. Rankness refers to the quality or state of being rank or offensive in smell, taste, or behavior. It is commonly used to describe something that is foul, pungent, or putrid. In terms of smell, rankness indicates a strong and unpleasant odor, usually associated with decomposition, decay, or the presence of rotting organic matter.

   In the realm of taste, rankness implies a strong and unpleasant flavor, often suggestive of spoiling or being spoiled. It is used to describe food that has gone bad or has been contaminated in some way. Rankness in taste can also extend to beverages or liquids that have become acidified or turned sour.

   Beyond sensory qualities, rankness can also describe behavior that is offensive, morally repugnant, or corrupt. This usage refers to actions or attitudes that are regarded as obnoxious, abhorrent, or unwelcome. It highlights a harshness in character, conduct, or language.

   Overall, the concept of rankness emphasizes an extreme, intrusive, and displeasing quality in various aspects of life. It is a term often associated with unpleasant smells, nauseating tastes, or undesirable behaviors. Whether applied to physical attributes or societal conduct, rankness signifies a strong negative quality that is offensive to the senses or perceived values.

2. • The condition or quality of being rank; luxuriance; vigorous growth; excess.

   • Rancidness; rank smell; strong taste.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RANKNESS

• drunkness
• rankes
• darnkness
• rankiness
• cankness
• 5ankness
• 4ankness
• rznkness
• rsnkness
• rwnkness
• rqnkness
• raniness
• ranknes
• bankress
• Rankemess
• Rankynes
• Rennkness
• Prankness
• Rankdness
• traneness
• Cranckness
• runyness
• Ranniss
• ragdness
• raggness

Etymology of RANKNESS

The word "rankness" is derived from Middle English "ranknesse", which is a combination of the Old English word "ranc" meaning strong-smelling, having a strong taste, or rank, and the suffix "-nesse" indicating a quality or state. The Old English "ranc" itself ultimately comes from the Old Norse word "rǫkkv" meaning strong, harsh, or foul. Over time, the spelling of the word shifted from "ranknesse" to "rankness" while retaining its meaning of strong-smelling or foulness.

Similar spelling words for RANKNESS

• rankine,
• ranking,
• rankin,
• rankins.

Plural form of RANKNESS is RANKNESSES