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Definition of piercingness in English:

piercingness

Pronunciation /ˈpɪəsɪŋnɪs/

noun

  • The quality of being piercing or penetrating; keenness, sharpness.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Fulke Greville (1554–1628), courtier and author. From piercing + -ness.