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smartness

smart·ness

US/ˈsmɑrtnɪs/ rare

noun

1.

intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

Origin

From Middle English smartnesse, smertnesse, equivalent to smart + -ness. Cognate with Middle Dutch smartenisse (“pain, injury, insult, scorn, agony”).

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