slack vs slackness

slackness vs slack

slack and slackness both are nouns.

slack is an adjective but slackness is not an adjective.

slack is a verb but slackness is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
slackness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, slack and slackness are synonyms defined as:

slack and slackness: the quality of being loose (not taut)

slack (noun)	slackness (noun)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely	the quality of being loose (not taut)
the quality of being loose (not taut)	the quality of being lax and neglectful
a stretch of water without current or movement	weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

slack (adjective)	slackness (adjective)
not tense or taut
lacking in rigor or strictness
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

slack (verb)	slackness (verb)
release tension on
make less active or fast
make less active or intense
become slow or slower
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
become less in amount or intensity
be inattentive to, or neglect
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between slack and slackness

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