ripe vs ripeness

ripe is not a noun while ripeness is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ripe	No	Yes	No	No
ripeness	Yes	No	No	No

ripe (noun)	ripeness (noun)
	the state of being ripe

ripe (adjective)	ripeness (adjective)
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
far along in time
at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
fully prepared or eager