pointedness (noun)

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• pointedness — noun The quality of being pointed The pointedness of her criticism was impossible to miss. See Also: pointedly …   Wiktionary

• pointedness — noun 1. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • Syn: ↑point • Ant: ↑unpointedness • Derivationally related forms: ↑pointed, ↑point (for: ↑point) …   Useful english dictionary

• pointedness — noun see pointed I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• pointed — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. having a point b. being an arch with a pointed crown; also marked by the use of a pointed arch < pointed architecture > 2. a. being to the point ; pertinent b …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• pointed — adjective 1》 having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. 2》 (of a remark or look) clearly directed and unambiguous in intent. Derivatives pointedly adverb pointedness noun …   English new terms dictionary

• pointed — /ˈpɔɪntəd / (say poyntuhd) adjective 1. having a point or points: a pointed arch. 2. sharp or piercing: pointed wit. 3. having point or force: pointed comment. 4. directed; aimed. 5. directed particularly, as at a person. 6. marked; emphasised.… …  

• directness — noun 1. trueness of course toward a goal rivaling a hawk in directness of aim • Syn: ↑straightness • Ant: ↑indirectness • Derivationally related forms: ↑straight (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• straightness — noun 1. (of hair) lack of a tendency to curl • Ant: ↑curliness • Derivationally related forms: ↑straight • Hypernyms: ↑curvature, ↑curve 2. freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles …   Useful english dictionary

• unpointedness — noun the property of having only a dull tip (if any) • Ant: ↑pointedness • Derivationally related forms: ↑unpointed • Hypernyms: ↑taper …   Useful english dictionary

• wordy — adjective (wordier; est) Date: 12th century 1. using or containing many and usually too many words 2. of or relating to words ; verbal • wordily adverb • wordiness noun Synonyms: wordy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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