soft

soft

adj \ˈsȯft\

Definition of SOFT

1

: yielding to physical pressure

2

: deficient in or free from substances (as calcium and magnesium salts) that prevent lathering of soap <soft water>

3

: having relatively low energy <soft X-rays>

4

: biodegradable <soft pesticides>

5

of a drug : considered less detrimental than a hard narcotic <marijuana is usually regarded as a soft drug>

6

: easily polarized—used of acids and bases

7

a : being or based on interpretive or speculative data <soft evidence> b : utilizing or based on soft data <soft science>