acuteness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being sharp or keen: acute sensitivity or discernment.

  - "His acuteness in detecting lies is legendary."
  - "The doctor's acuteness saved the patient's life."

• The sharpness or keenness of a sensation or perception.

  - "The acuteness of the pain in her tooth made her wince."
  - "The acuteness of her hearing allowed her to hear the faint sound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acuteness
attentiveness , delicateness , precociousness

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Variants

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acute , acutely , acuteness , acutenesses , acuter , acutest

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Etymology

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From Old French acute, from Latin acutus 'sharp, keen', from acus 'point, needle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acute angle' in geometry refers to an angle smaller than 90 degrees.

2. The word 'acute' is also used in medicine to describe symptoms or conditions that are severe or critical.

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Related Concepts

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1. sharpness: Related to acuteness as they both refer to a quality of being keen or sharp.

2. sensitivity: Acuteness can be considered a form of sensitivity, as both refer to the ability to perceive subtle nuances.

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Culture

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In literature, acuteness is often used to describe a character's keen observation skills or ability to discern subtle nuances. In art, acuteness can refer to the artist's ability to capture fine details.

How to Memorize "acuteness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp point or needle, as the origin of the word acutus means 'point' in Latin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acuteness' with the word 'sharpness' or 'keenness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Acute is sharp, like a utility knife' to remember the meaning of acuteness.

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