Word
nudity
Phoneticsnu·di·ty, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnudɪti/
UK/njˈuːdɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the state of not wearing any clothes.
n. the state or quality of being without clothing on the body; often used in legal, artistic, or social contexts.
Examples
“The film contains brief scenes of nudity.”
“The museum curator decided to include a warning about nudity at the entrance of the classical sculpture gallery.”
“While some cultures view public nudity as a natural expression of freedom, others maintain strict legal codes that classify it as a breach of public decency.”
Examples
simple
“The film contains brief scenes of nudity.”
contextual
“The museum curator decided to include a warning about nudity at the entrance of the classical sculpture gallery.”
complex
“While some cultures view public nudity as a natural expression of freedom, others maintain strict legal codes that classify it as a breach of public decency.”
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a general state; rarely pluralized.
Etymology
From nude + -ity. Compare Late Latin nūditās.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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