acutance
|a-cu-tance|
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/əˈkjuːtəns/
image sharpness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acutance' originates from the Latin word 'acutus,' meaning 'sharp.'
Historical Evolution
'acutus' transformed into the English word 'acute,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acutance' in the context of photography.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sharpness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a measure of image sharpness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a measure of the sharpness or clarity of an image, especially in photography.
The acutance of the photograph was enhanced by using a higher resolution camera.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 09:51