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acuteness

[uh-kyoot-nis] / əˈkjut nɪs /
NOUN
intensity
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Acuteness of discernment is required to understand, delicacy to describe them.

From Life of Chopin by Cook, Martha Elizabeth Duncan Walker

Acuteness of smell requires that the brain and nerve of smell be healthy, and that the membrane that lines the nose be thin and moist.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

Forms of binocular vision in squint 64-74 Visual Acuteness of the Squinting Eye.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

Acuteness in prejudging is the boast of the fool.

From Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 1 of 3) by Loudon, Margracia

Acuteness in night vision is natural to most, if not to all, animals that prowl in the dark.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)




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