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Sharpness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpness

 

[ หˆสƒษ‘หp.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being sharp

Sharpness is the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something. It can also refer to the quality of being keen or alert in perception or intellect.

Synonyms

acuity, acumen, keenness

Examples of usage

  • The sharpness of the knife made it easy to slice through the bread.
  • His wit and sharpness of mind impressed everyone at the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

quality of being clear and distinct

Sharpness can also refer to the quality of being clear, distinct, or vivid in appearance or sound.

Synonyms

clarity, distinctness, precision

Examples of usage

  • The sharpness of the image on the new TV was impressive.
  • She could hear the sharpness of his voice in the distance.
Context #3 | Noun

quality of being harsh or critical

In a different context, sharpness can also refer to the quality of being harsh, critical, or cutting in one's words or actions.

Synonyms

acerbity, harshness, severity

Examples of usage

  • Her sharpness towards her colleagues often created tension in the workplace.
  • The sharpness of his comments left everyone feeling uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nitidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฃเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรคrfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketajaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ• (ใˆใ„ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nettetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nitidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostrost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆ™ฐๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostrina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถrpuleiki

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 nitidez

Etymology

The word 'sharpness' originates from the Middle English word 'sharpe', which comes from the Old English word 'scearp'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to keenness, clarity, and harshness. The concept of sharpness has been valued in different contexts throughout history, from the sharpness of a blade to the sharpness of one's intellect or words.

See also: sharp, sharpen, sharpener, sharper, sharpie, sharply, sharpshooter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,611, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.