keenness vs acuteness
acuteness vs keennesskeenness and acuteness both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| keenness | Yes | No | No | No |
| acuteness | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
acuteness is a hyponym of
keenness; that is, acuteness is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
keenness:
- keenness: thinness of edge or fineness of point
- acuteness: the quality of having a sharp edge or point
As nouns,
keenness and acuteness
are synonyms defined as:
- keenness and acuteness: a quick and penetrating intelligence
| keenness (noun) | acuteness (noun) |
|---|---|
| thinness of edge or fineness of point | the quality of having a sharp edge or point |
| a quick and penetrating intelligence | a quick and penetrating intelligence |
| a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something | a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed |
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