Dictionary Entry
acuteness
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/uh-kyoot-nis/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyEmerging (0)The quality of being acute; sharpness or severity, especially of intellect, perception, or a condition. It refers to keenness of mind, sensitivity of senses, or intensity of a feeling or symptom.
In a Sentence
“The doctor noted the acuteness of the patient's pain, indicating a serious underlying issue.”
Origin
From Latin "acutus" (sharp) + English suffix "-ness".
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