Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keenness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.18 in modern English

Syllables
keen-ness
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

sharpness or cutting ability

Countable; Uncountable

noun

astuteness or sagacity

Countable; Uncountable

noun

eagerness or enthusiasm

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From keen + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

keennesses (plural)

Synonyms

sharpness acuteness acuity eagerness avidity avidness

Questions

What does keenness mean?
sharpness or cutting ability
Where does keenness come from?
From keen + -ness.

How to pronounce keenness

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