coldness vs cool

cool vs coldness

coldness and cool both are nouns.

coldness is not an adjective while cool is an adjective.

coldness is not a verb while cool is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coldness	Yes	No	No	No
cool	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, cool is a hyponym of coldness; that is, cool is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coldness:

coldness: the absence of heat
cool: the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

Other hyponyms of coldness include chill, gelidity, iciness, chilliness, coolness, nip, frostiness.

coldness (noun)	cool (noun)
the absence of heat	the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
a lack of affection or enthusiasm	great coolness and composure under strain
the sensation produced by low temperatures

coldness (adjective)	cool (adjective)
	neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
	psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
	inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color
	marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
	fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
	being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
	used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis

coldness (verb)	cool (verb)
	loose heat
	make cool or cooler
	lose intensity

Difference between coldness and cool

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