Acuteness

[ə'kjʊtnɪs]

Definition

(noun.) the quality of having a sharp edge or point.

(noun.) a quick and penetrating intelligence; 'he argued with great acuteness'; 'I admired the keenness of his mind'.

(noun.) a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed; 'dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell'.

Edited by Bessie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The quality of being acute or pointed; sharpness; as, the acuteness of an angle.

(n.) The faculty of nice discernment or perception; acumen; keenness; sharpness; sensitiveness; -- applied to the senses, or the understanding. By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions: by acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions.

(n.) Shrillness; high pitch; -- said of sounds.

(n.) Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.

Inputed by Cherie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Sharpness.[2]. Acumen, shrewdness, penetration, sagacity, sagaciousness, astuteness, sharpness, brightness, perspicacity, discernment, ingenuity, mother-wit, quick parts.[3]. Severity, intensity, poignancy, violence.[4]. Highness, shrillness.

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