softness (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
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Hypernym consistency, consistence, eubstance, body
Derivationally related form softness → soft
Antonym softness → hardness
Hyponym compressibility, squeezability, sponginess; downiness, featheriness, fluffiness; flabbiness, limpness, flaccidity; mushiness, pulpiness
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Derivationally related form soft → softness
Hyponym consistency, consistence, eubstance, body
Antonym hardness → softness
Hypernym compressibility, squeezability, sponginess; downiness, featheriness, fluffiness; flabbiness, limpness, flaccidity; mushiness, pulpiness

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