[1605–15; rocky1 + -ness]This word is first recorded in the period 1605–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: classic, ferrule, independent, package, turnover-ness is a suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denotingquality and state. Other words that use the affix -ness include: consciousness, crashworthiness, forwardness, likeness, wellness
rockiness in American English2
(ˈrɑkinɪs)
noun
the state or condition of a person who is shaky or unsteady, as from drinking, fatigue, or illness
Word origin
[rocky2 + -ness]-ness is a suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denotingquality and state. Other words that use the affix -ness include: carsickness, consciousness, likeness, unpleasantness, wellness
Examples of 'rockiness' in a sentence
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Rockiness affected species richness, abundance and composition of a few taxa.
Inam Yekwayo, James S. Pryke, René Gaigher, Michael J. Samways 2018, 'Only multi-taxon studies show the full range of arthropod responses to fire', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0195414. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Rockiness decreases with the age of the crop in two studied depths.
Purificación Marcet, Luisa Andrade, F. Maillo, Luisa Reyzábal, M. J. Montero 2000, 'Quality and fertility of soils dedicated to the crop of Vitis vinifera L.,var. Albariño in the district of the Salnés (Galicia)', OENO Onehttps://oeno-one.eu/article/view/1005. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)