sharpness

Signification (Anglais)

  1. (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
  2. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
  3. (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
  4. (countable, uncountable) pungency or acidity.
  5. (countable, uncountable) distinctness, focus.
  6. (countable, uncountable) acuteness or acuity.
  7. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) edge or blade

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Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.

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