Lexic.us

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"

3. Noun. The quality of having a sharp edge or point.

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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