peakedness

noun

peaked·​ness ˈpēk(t)nə̇s How to pronounce peakedness (audio)
-kə̇dn-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being peaked
specifically : the degree to which conditions that constitute a peak in a frequency curve are present

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“Peakedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peakedness. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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