callosity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
  2. noun devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness

Etymology

From Middle English callosite, collositee, calosite, from Anglo-Norman calosité (compare Old French chalosité), from Latin callōsitās, equivalent to callous + -ity.

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Synonyms

callus

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