softness vs soft

soft vs softness

softness is a noun but soft is not a noun.

softness is not an adjective while soft is an adjective.

softness is not an adverb while soft is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
softness	Yes	No	No	No
soft	No	Yes	No	Yes

softness (noun)	soft (noun)
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
a disposition to be lenient in judging others
acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
a state of declining economic condition
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

softness (adjective)	soft (adjective)
	produced with vibration of the vocal cords
	yielding readily to pressure or weight
	compassionate and kind; conciliatory
	(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
	(of sound) relatively low in volume
	(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
	not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
	(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
	mild and pleasant
	willing to negotiate and compromise
	not brilliant or glaring
	not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
	(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
	having little impact
	soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
	tolerant or lenient
	using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
	easily hurt
	out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

softness (adverb)	soft (adverb)
	in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

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