skarpsinne

Swedish

Etymology

skarp +‎ sinne. Attested since 1839. Compare German Scharfsinn.

Noun

skarpsinne n

1. acumen, acuteness
2. astuteness
3. sagacity
4. ingenuity
5. discernment
6. perspicacity

Declension

Declension of skarpsinne
	Uncountable
	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	skarpsinne	skarpsinnet	—	—
Genitive	skarpsinnes	skarpsinnets	—	—

Related terms

• skarpsinnig

References

• skarpsinne in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• skarpsinne in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• skarpsinne in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)