sharpness
Meaning
- (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
- (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
- (countable, uncountable) pungency or acidity.
- (countable, uncountable) distinctness, focus.
- (countable, uncountable) acuteness or acuity.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) edge or blade
Synonyms
keenness of wit
clearness
Translations
Schärfe
scherpte
acuité
acies
acutezza
agudezaFrequency
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.
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