Soft Spot (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Fontanel
• Fontanelle

Hypernyms

• Opening
• Orifice

Hyponyms

• Sphenoid Fontanel
• Sphenoidal Fontanel
• Sphenoid Fontanelle
• Anterior Fontanelle

Meaning ²

A place of especial vulnerability.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Weak Spot
• Weak Part

Hypernyms

• Weakness

Hyponyms

• Achilles' Heel
• Underbelly
• Jugular

Meaning ³

A sentimental affection; "she had a soft spot for her youngest son".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Hypernyms

• Fondness
• Philia
• Affectionateness
• Tenderness
• Heart
• Warmness
• Warmheartedness