Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Hardnesses.
Hardnesses - as a noun
The property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on mohs scale
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyconsistenceconsistencysubstanceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
softnessA quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering
Example: "The costs of reducing hardness depend on the relative amounts of calcium and magnesium compounds that are present"
Devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callositycallousnessinsensibilityunfeelingnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
insensitivenessinsensitivityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being difficult to do
Example: "He assigned a series of problems of increasing hardness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruggednessExcessive sternness
Example: "Severity of character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harshnessinclemencyrigorrigorousnessrigourrigourousnessseverenessseveritystiffnessExample Sentences
"The mineral has varying hardnesses depending on its composition."
"The geologist measured the hardnesses of different rock samples."
"The hardnesses of the metals were compared using a Vickers hardness test."
"Different gemstones have different hardnesses on the Mohs scale."
"The architect considered the hardnesses of various types of wood for the flooring."
Word Game Points
Is HARDNESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardnesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARDNESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is HARDNESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardnesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARDNESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is HARDNESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardnesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDNESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.