spinosity

noun

spi·​nos·​i·​ty spīˈnäsətē 

plural -es

1

a

: the state of having spines

b

: a thorny or prickly quality : something nettlesome or difficult (as in a problem or argument)

2

: a rude or cutting remark or one likely to give pain

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin spinositat-, spinositas, from Latin spinosus spinose + -itat-, -itas -ity

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Rhymes for spinosity

• adiposity
• luminosity