Definition of Acuteness

1. Noun. A sensitivity that is keen and highly developed. "Dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell"


2. Noun. A quick and penetrating intelligence. "I admired the keenness of his mind"
Exact synonyms: Acuity, Keenness, Sharpness
Generic synonyms: Intelligence
Specialized synonyms: Steel Trap
Derivative terms: Acute, Keen, Sharp, Sharp

3. Noun. The quality of having a sharp edge or point.
Generic synonyms: Keenness, Sharpness
Derivative terms: Acute
Antonyms: Obtuseness

Definition of Acuteness

1. n. The quality of being acute or pointed; sharpness; as, the acuteness of an angle.

Definition of Acuteness

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Medical Definition of Acuteness

1. 1. The quality of being acute or pointed; sharpness; as, the acuteness of an angle. 2. The faculty of nice discernment or perception; acumen; keenness; sharpness; sensitiveness; applied to the senses, or the understanding. By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions: by acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions. "Perhaps, also, he felt his professional acuteness interested in bringing it to a successful close." (Sir W. Scott) 3. Shrillness; high pitch; said of sounds. 4. Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis. Synonym: Penetration, sagacity, keenness, ingenuity, shrewdness, subtlety, sharp-wittedness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acuteness

acusection
acusector
acushla
acushlas
acusis
acustumaunce
acutance
acutances
acute
acute
acute-angled triangle
acute-phase protein
acute-phase reaction
acutely
acuteness (current term)
acuteness (current term)
acutenesses
acuter
acutes
acutest
acute abdomen
acute abscess
acute accent
acute adrenal crisis
acute adrenocortical insufficiency
acute African sleeping sickness
acute alcoholism
acute angle
acute angle
acute angle closure glaucoma

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