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- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/
- /ˈʃɑːpnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/
Definitions of sharpness word
- adjective sharpness having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharpness terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharpness involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharpness abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharpness consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharpness clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
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Origin of sharpness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun), keen (adj.); (adv.) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adj.; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.; (v.) derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Sharpness
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adjective
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determiner
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sharpness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sharpness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sharpness
noun sharpness
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- acridity — sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.: acrid smoke from burning rubber.
- acuities — sharpness; acuteness; keenness: acuity of vision; acuity of mind.
- acuity — Acuity is sharpness of vision or hearing, or quickness of thought.
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
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