Definition of "acuteness" in Englisch

noun

1. The quality of being acute or pointed.

   • the acuteness of an angle

2. Of the senses or feelings: the faculty of precise discernment or perception; sensitiveness.

   • By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions.
   • By acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions.

3. Of sounds: shrillness; high pitch.

4. (medicine) Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.

5. Shrewdness, quickness of mind.