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Astringency word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "astringency" word

[noun] the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
[noun] a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
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\As*trin"gen*cy\ ([a^]s*tr[i^]n"jen*s[y^]), n. The quality of being astringent; the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the astringency of tannin.

Synonyms for astringency

astringence, stypsis

See also: contractility | gustatory perception | gustatory sensation | taste | taste perception | taste sensation |

Related terms: acidity, acridness, astriction, authoritarianism, causticity, cervix, compactedness, compaction, concentration, contraction, curtailment, decrease, keenness, knitting, point, rigor, stranglement, toughness, ungentleness, violence, virulence, wasp waist

The fun area, different aproach to word »astringency«

Let's analyse "astringency" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 27.3% of vowels is 11.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YCNEGNIRTSA. Average typing speed for these characters is 2975 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: astringency: 1 + 9 + 5 = 15, reduced: 6 (or 22 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: astringency: 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 9 + 5 + 7 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 7 = 54, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1) 25 Knight of Wands Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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