acinacity

/ˌækɪnˈæsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of being aciculate or having sharp, needle-like points; a sharp, pointed quality.

“The scientist studied the acinacity of the newly discovered plant species.”

2. noun

A state of being or quality of being aciculate or sharp.

“The poet described the acinacity of the autumn leaves as they fell to the ground.”

Synonyms

  • aciculateness
  • acuteness
  • pointedness

Antonyms

  • bluntness
  • dullness