What does "sharpness" mean?

the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.

What is a synonym for "sharpness"?

Common synonyms include: acuteness, acidity, acuity, acuteness, asperity, distinctness.

name, noun

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Noun

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the cutting ability of an edge; keenness. uncountable
2
harshness of manner wordnet
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the fineness of the point a pointed object. uncountable
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the quality of being sharp and clear wordnet
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The product or result of being sharp. countable
"The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequently in full view of the windows of the ninth or tenth carriage."

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thinness of edge or fineness of point wordnet
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pungency or acidity. countable, uncountable
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the quality of being keenly and painfully felt wordnet
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distinctness, focus. countable, uncountable
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a strong odor or taste property wordnet
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acuteness or acuity. countable, uncountable
"Mrs. PAGE is gifted with a pleasing voice, which is yet imperfectly weeded of certain sharpnesses, but seems susceptible of a wide range of melodious inflection."
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the attribute of urgency in tone of voice wordnet
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edge or blade countable, obsolete, uncountable
"CUT-WATER, or KNEE OF THE HEAD [S.] the ſharpneſs of the head of the ſhip, below the beak;"
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a quick and penetrating intelligence wordnet