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sharpness vs acuteness

acuteness vs sharpness

sharpness and acuteness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sharpness Yes No No No
acuteness Yes No No No
As nouns, acuteness is a hyponym of sharpness; that is, acuteness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sharpness:
  • sharpness: thinness of edge or fineness of point
  • acuteness: the quality of having a sharp edge or point
As nouns, sharpness and acuteness are synonyms defined as:
  • sharpness and acuteness: a quick and penetrating intelligence
Other synonyms of sharpness include acuity, keenness.
sharpness (noun) acuteness (noun)
harshness of manner the quality of having a sharp edge or point
thinness of edge or fineness of point a quick and penetrating intelligence
a strong odor or taste property a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
the quality of being sharp and clear
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
a quick and penetrating intelligence
Difference between sharpness and acuteness

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