baldness

Definition

The condition or state of being (or becoming) bald.

Etymology

From Middle English ballednesse, equivalent to bald + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "My baldness was the result of radiotherapy."
• "We turn next to the puzzle of borderlineness: If Harry is intermediate between clear cases and clear noncases of baldness, “Is Harry bald?” seems to have no good, direct, answer."