acuteness
Akuität
The quality of being acute or pointedThe quality of being acute or pointed.
US/əkjˈutnəs/
Meaning
5 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of being acute or pointed.
the acuteness of an angle
(uncountable, usually)Of the senses or feelings: the faculty of precise discernment or perception; sensitiveness.
By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions.
By acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions.
(uncountable, usually)Of sounds: shrillness; high pitch.
(uncountable, usually)Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.
Akuität
(uncountable, usually)Shrewdness, quickness of mind.
More definitions
- the quality of having a sharp edge or point
- a quick and penetrating intelligence
- a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
Translations
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By meaning 1
violence of a disease:
Forms
plural: acutenesses| Singular | acuteness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
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