Humidity

Origin

From Middle English humidite, from Old French, from Medieval Latin humiditas, from Latin umidus ("damp, moist, wet")

Full definition of humidity

Noun

1. dampness, especially that of the air.
2. the amount of water vapour in the air.

Derived terms

• absolute humidity
• relative humidity
• specific humidity

Related terms

• humid
• humidifier
• humidify
• dew point
• hygrometer