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Obtuseness Definition & Meaning

obtuseness
noun
  1. the quality of being slow to understand
  2. the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point

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What does obtuseness mean?
the quality of being slow to understand the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
What part of speech is obtuseness?
Obtuseness is a noun.
How many definitions does obtuseness have?
Obtuseness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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