sharpness

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === === Noun === sharpness (countable and uncountable, plural sharpnesses) (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object. (countable) The product or result of being sharp. (of food etc) pungency or acidity. (of an image) distinctness, focus. (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity. (obsolete) edge or blade ==== Synonyms ==== (cutting ability of an edge): keenness (fineness of a point): (pungency, acidity): acidity, acridity, piquancy, pungency, sourness (of an image): clarity, distinctness, focus (of intelligence): acuteness, acuity ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== (of an image): acutance