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Dictionary of the word “hardness”

Meaning of the word

The word “hardness” is a feminine noun that refers to the quality or state of what is hard, rigid or resistant. It can also be used to describe something difficult, hard or painful.

Origin of the word

The word “hardness” originates in the Latin “Durezza”, derived from the adjective “Durus”, which means “hard”.

Word adverbs

Some adverbs related to the word “hardness” are: harshly, rigidly, resistant and painfully.

Conjunctions of the word

conjunctions that can be used with the word “hardness” are: and, however, however, however.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms of the word “hardness” are: stiffness, resistance, solidity, firmness, difficulty, pain.

Word Definitions

  1. Quality or state of what is hard, rigid or resistant.
  2. Characteristic of something difficult, hard or painful.

Phrases that the word applies

1. The hardness of steel makes it impact resistant.

2. The hardness of the test surprised the students.

3. The hardness of life in the field requires a lot of physical effort.

Examples of the word in text

1. The hardness of wood makes it ideal for the construction of durable furniture.

2. Work in construction is known for its hardness and physical requirement.

3. The hardness of the chief’s words left the employees unmotivated.

Rhymes with the word

purity, sadness, beauty, dexterity, promptness, uncertainty.

Anagrams with the word

Azedo, Azuride.

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