acuteness meaning and definition

ACUTENESS noun

Definition of acuteness (noun)

1. a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
   • "dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell"
2. a quick and penetrating intelligence
   • "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind"
   • synonyms: acuity, keenness, sharpness
3. the quality of having a sharp edge or point
   • antonym: obtuseness