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

Emoji
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