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sharpness vs legibility

legibility vs sharpness

sharpness and legibility both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sharpness Yes No No No
legibility Yes No No No
As nouns, legibility is a hyponym of sharpness; that is, legibility is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sharpness:
  • sharpness: the quality of being sharp and clear
  • legibility: distinctness that makes perception easy
Other hyponyms of sharpness include definition, discernability, focus.
sharpness (noun) legibility (noun)
harshness of manner a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read
thinness of edge or fineness of point distinctness that makes perception easy
a strong odor or taste property
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 legibility

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