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perspicacity
Perspicacity (noun) means the ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly.
noun
1
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly.
""I understand," I said. "The fact is that you have the money." His face brightened. He seemed pleased at my perspicacity."
— Jack London (1904)
2
The mental ability to understand things clearly.
3
Very sharp eyesight.
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Etymology
From Middle French perspicacité (giving -acity) or directly from Latin perspicācitās (“sharpsightedness, discrimination”), from perspicāx (“sharp-sighted”), from perspicio, from per- plus specio, "see through (something)".
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What is the meaning of perspicacity?
"perspicacity" (noun) means the ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly.
What is another word for perspicacity?
Other words for "perspicacity" include shrewdness, judgment, astuteness, perspicaciousness, judgement.
What is the opposite of perspicacity?
The opposite of "perspicacity" is dullness.
What are the different meanings of perspicacity?
"perspicacity" has 3 main meanings: 1. The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly; 2. The mental ability to understand things clearly; 3. Very sharp eyesight.
