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acuteness

acu·te·ness

US/ʌˈkjutnʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

  • “he argued with great acuteness”
  • “I admired the keenness of his mind”
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2.

the quality of having a sharp edge or point

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Origin

From acute + -ness.

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