élességet

Élesség is a Hungarian noun that denotes vitality, vigor, liveliness, or mental alertness. It describes the level of energy and responsiveness of a living being, encompassing both physical stamina and, to some extent, cognitive sharpness. The term is formed from the verb él (to live) with the abstract noun suffix -ség, and it is used in everyday language, medical writing, and literary contexts to express how robust or animated someone or something appears.

In health and aging contexts, élesség refers to overall vitality, including physical endurance, resilience, and general well-being. It is influenced by factors such as sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress, illness, and age. A decrease in élesség can be associated with fatigue, chronic disease, or malnutrition, whereas improvements may result from a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, and effective stress management. It is related to, but distinct from, terms such as életenergia (life energy), életerő (vital force), and vitalitás (vitality).

In everyday use, élesség can also describe mental alertness or perceptual acuity, especially in situations requiring quick responses. However, it is not a clinical diagnosis; health professionals assess energy and fatigue using standardized measures of functional status rather than the abstract notion of élesség.

See also: életerő, vitalitás, energia, egészség, állóképesség.