Wrinkliness

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪŋk(ə)linəs/

Definitions

1. The state or condition of having many wrinkles or creases on a surface
2. Characterized by the presence of small folds or lines usually found on skin or fabric
3. The appearance or texture marked by irregular ridges and folds typically caused by aging or compression

Etymology: "Wrinkliness" is simply "wrinkly" with the suffix "-ness" attached. The suffix is an old and productive English one, going back to Old English "-nes", which turns an adjective into a noun naming the quality it describes. So "wrinkly", meaning full of wrinkles, becomes "wrinkliness", the state of being covered in creases. The base word "wrinkly" is itself a derivative of "wrinkle", which comes from Old English "wrincle" and is related to the older verb "wrinkle" meaning to form small folds. Adding "-y" made it an adjective, and "-ness" then made the quality into a noun.

Synonyms: wrinkled state, crumpled appearance

Antonyms: smoothness