asums
Latvian
decl-noun
Definitions
- sharpness the quality of that which is sharp, or pointed
- sharpness the quality of features that are sharp, angular, not rounded
- sharpness the quality of plants which have little thorns, or a sharp edge
- coarseness, roughness the quality of skin, fabric, etc. which is coarse, rough
- sharpness, spiciness, pungency
- sharpness the quality of voices, words, texts, etc. which are sharp, biting, unsparing, fierce
- sharpness the quality of lines, drawings, features, etc. which are sharp, well-defined, clearly marked
- of problems, questions sharpness, clarity, importance
- of senses, thoughts sharpness, acuity
- (usually) pointed, sharp spines, growths, protuberances
- (figuratively) sharp words, phrases
Etymology
Suffix from Latvian ass (sharp).
Origin
Latvian
ass
Gloss
sharp
Concept
Semantic Field
Sense perception
Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
鋭