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pointedness
point·ed P0401500 (poin′tĭd)adj.1. Having an end coming to a point.2. Sharp; cutting: pointed criticism.3. Obviously directed at or making reference to a particular person or thing: a pointed comment.4. Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked: a pointed lack of interest.5. Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture: a pointed arch.6. Having a rough finish produced by a pointed tool. Used of masonry. point′ed·ly adv.point′ed·ness n.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | pointedness - the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tippointtaper - the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)unpointedness - the property of having only a dull tip (if any) | | 2. | pointedness - the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing; "the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable"directness, straightness - trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim" |
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Synonyms for pointednessnoun the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tipSynonymsRelated WordsAntonymsnoun the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thingRelated Words |