sharpness vs shape

shape vs sharpness

sharpness and shape both are nouns.

sharpness is not a verb while shape is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sharpness	Yes	No	No	No
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, shape is a hypernym of sharpness; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than sharpness:

sharpness: thinness of edge or fineness of point
shape: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Other hypernyms of sharpness include configuration, conformation, contour, form.

sharpness (noun)	shape (noun)
harshness of manner	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
thinness of edge or fineness of point	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a strong odor or taste property	the visual appearance of something or someone
the quality of being sharp and clear	alternative names for the body of a human being
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice	a perceptual structure
the quality of being keenly and painfully felt	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
a quick and penetrating intelligence	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

sharpness (verb)	shape (verb)
	give shape or form to
	shape or influence; give direction to
	make something, usually for a specific function

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