adj
perspicacious
Perspicacious (adj) means of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
adj
1
Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
2
Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.
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Etymology
First attested 1548, from Late Latin perspicācitās (“discernment”), from Latin perspicax (“sharp-sighted”), from perspiciō (“look through”), from per- (“through”) + speciō (“look at”). See also perspective.
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What is the meaning of perspicacious?
"perspicacious" (adj) means of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
What are the different meanings of perspicacious?
"perspicacious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive; 2. Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.