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malodorousness vs scent

scent vs malodorousness

malodorousness and scent both are nouns.

malodorousness is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
malodorousness Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hypernym of malodorousness; that is, scent is a word with a broader meaning than malodorousness:
  • malodorousness: the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
  • scent: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other hypernyms of malodorousness include aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, smell.
malodorousness (noun) scent (noun)
the attribute of having a strong offensive smell any property detected by the olfactory system
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
malodorousness (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between malodorousness and scent

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