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 acuteness acuteness /əˈkjuːtnəs/

noun

  1. The quality of having a sharp edge or point  ( acuteness )
    the quality of having a sharp edge or point
  2. A quick and penetrating intelligence  ( acuity , acuteness , keenness , sharpness )
    a quick and penetrating intelligence
     He argued with great acuteness
    he argued with great acuteness
     I admired the keenness of his mind
    I admired the keenness of his mind
  3. A sensitivity that is keen and highly developed  ( acuteness )
    a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
     Dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell
    dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell