sharpness
The cutting ability of an edgeThe cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
» His mind had lost its sharpness.
Его ум потерял остроту.
Meaning
7 senses(uncountable)The cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
Schärfe
острота́ostrotá
(uncountable)The fineness of the point a pointed object.
острота́ostrotá
thinness of edge or fineness of point
(countable)The product or result of being sharp.
the quality of being sharp and clear
(countable, uncountable)Pungency or acidity.
(countable, uncountable)Distinctness, focus.
(countable, uncountable)Acuteness or acuity.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Edge or blade
Examples
4 sentencesHis mind had lost its sharpness.
ruЕго ум потерял остроту.
Your halberd has lost its sharpness.
deDeine Hellebarde hat ihre Schärfe verloren.
The sharpness of the parmesan grated over my pasta dish added a depth of flavor that was unparalleled.
I enchanted my sword with Sharpness II.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equFrom Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.
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Forms
plural: sharpnesses| Singular | sharpness |
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Synonyms
15 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable