HyperDic: pointedness

English > 2 senses of the word pointedness:
NOUNattributepointedness, pointthe property of a shape that tapers to a sharp / sharp tip
attributepointednessthe quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing
English > pointedness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of a shape that tapers to a sharp / sharp tip.
Synonympoint
BroadertaperThe property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
OppositeunpointednessThe property of having only a dull tip (if any)
Adjectivespointedhaving a point
English > pointedness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing.
Example"the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable"
Broaderdirectness, straightnesstrueness of course toward a goal / goal
Adjectivespointeddirect and obvious in meaning / meaning or reference

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