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Added 9 October 2026

sharpness

noun

In Latin: aciēs Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about sharpness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A quick and penetrating intelligence.
he argued with great acuteness
The attribute of urgency in tone of voice.
his voice had an edge to it
A strong odor or taste property.
the pungency of mustard

Origin

From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.

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