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perspicacity

[ pur-spi-kas-i-tee ]

noun

  1. keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration.

    Synonyms: astuteness, shrewdness, acumen, insight, acuity

    Antonyms: obtuseness

  2. Archaic. keen vision.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of perspicacity1

First recorded in 1540–50; earlier perspicacite, from Late Latin perspicācitās “sharpness of sight,” equivalent to perspicāci- (stem of perspicāx “sharp-sighted”; perspicuous ) + -tās -ty 2
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Example Sentences

The production, directed by Sam Gold, has been garnering a good deal of attention, not all of it to do with Ibsen’s political perspicacity.

He’s a highly intelligent and accomplished executive; no one without his ability and perspicacity could have remained CEO of the nation’s largest bank company for 18 years and its chairman for 17.

His reputation for perspicacity in matters financial lies in tatters.

His book, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of its namesake album, colorfully narrates an oft-overlooked chapter in the band’s history with nuance, clarity and perspicacity.

In place of firebrand feminism, the film emphasizes decency, perspicacity and rigor.

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