adj
perspicacious
Perspicacious (adj) means Quick to notice and understand things clearly.
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1
Quick to notice and understand things clearly.
"As a gay prisoner my incarceration has given me a perspicacious view of our judicial system."
— David K. Jose, Habeas Corpus (1982)
2
Having sharp eyesight.
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Etymology
First recorded in 1548, from Late Latin perspicācitās (“discernment”), from Latin perspicax (“sharp-sighted”), from perspiciō (“look through”), from per- (“through”) plus speciō (“look at”). See also perspective.
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What is the meaning of perspicacious?
"perspicacious" (adj) means quick to notice and understand things clearly.
What is another word for perspicacious?
Other words for "perspicacious" include sapient, sagacious.
What is the opposite of perspicacious?
The opposite of "perspicacious" is foolish.
What are the different meanings of perspicacious?
"perspicacious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Quick to notice and understand things clearly; 2. Having sharp eyesight.
