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Acuteness

Uh-KYOO-tnuhs

/ʌˈkjuːtnʌs/

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acuteness

Dictionary meaning

The quality of having a sharp edge or point.

Examples

  • I argued with great acuteness.
  • Dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell.

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