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Acuteness: meaning, definitions and examples

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acuteness

 

[ ษ™หˆkjuหtnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in intelligence

The quality of being keenly perceptive or sharp in understanding.

Synonyms

astuteness, keenness, perceptiveness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • Her acuteness in detecting lies was unmatched.
  • The professor's acuteness in analyzing complex theories impressed his students.
  • The detective's acuteness in solving cases quickly made him famous.
Context #2 | Noun

in senses

The sharpness or sensitivity of a sense, especially hearing or vision.

Synonyms

keenness, sensitivity, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The acuteness of her hearing allowed her to detect even the faintest of sounds.
  • His acuteness of vision enabled him to spot the predator from afar.
Context #3 | Noun

in pain or sensation

The severity or sharpness of pain or sensation.

Synonyms

intensity, keenness, severity, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The acuteness of the pain in her leg indicated a serious injury.
  • The acuteness of the cold wind against his skin made him shiver.

Translations

Translations of the word "acuteness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agudeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฃเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scharfsinn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketajaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพัั‚ั€ะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acuitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agudeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ๋ฆฌํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostrost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostrina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skerpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agudeza

Etymology

The word 'acuteness' originates from the Latin word 'acutus,' meaning sharp or pointed. Over time, it evolved to describe the quality of being keenly perceptive or sharp in various contexts. The term has been used in English literature and academic discourse to highlight the sharpness or sensitivity of perception or sensation. It embodies the idea of being quick-witted, perceptive, or sharp in understanding, making it a valuable trait in various fields.

See also: acutely.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,089, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.