hardness
pronunciation
How to pronounce hardness in British English:
UK [hɑ:dnəs]
How to pronounce hardness in American English:
US [ˈhɑrdnɪs]
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- Noun:
- the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
- devoid of passion or feeling
- the quality of being difficult to do
- excessive sternness
Word Origin
- hardness (n.)
- Old English heardnes; see hard (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "difficulty of action or accomplishment" is late 14c.
Example
- 1. The hardness of ice is similar to that of concrete .
- 2. The secret to a diamond 's hardness is its atomic arrangement .
- 3. To get started , select a smallish brush with 100 % hardness and start to paint over the duplicated layer with it .
- 4. Researchers have found that the tactile sensations of weight , texture , and hardness are linked to very specific concepts .
- 5. Change your foreground color to black , the brush hardness to 0 % and the opacity to 100 % .