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acutezza

sharpness, acuteness

noun ah-koo-TET-tsah Rare

Origin: From Latin acutus (sharp, pointed).

Also means

keenness (of mind)

Usage Note

Acutezza refers to sharpness of a physical edge, keenness of mind, or the pitch of a sound. Acutezza di ingegno means sharpness of wit, and acutezza visiva means visual acuity. The source adjective is acuto (sharp, acute, high-pitched).

Examples

"Risolse il problema con grande acutezza."

Natural Translation

He solved the problem with great sharpness of mind.

Literal Translation

He-solved the problem with great sharpness.

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