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pungency vs pungent

pungent vs pungency

pungency is a noun but pungent is not a noun.

pungency is not an adjective while pungent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pungency Yes No No No
pungent No Yes No No
pungency (noun) pungent (noun)
a strong odor or taste property
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
pungency (adjective) pungent (adjective)
capable of wounding
strong and sharp
Difference between pungency and pungent

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