perspicacious Meaning & Definition
What Does Perspicacious Mean?
As an adjective, perspicacious means Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive. It is also used to mean Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.
Word Facts for Perspicacious
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | sagacious, discerning and sapient |
| Comparative / superlative | more perspicacious, most perspicacious |
Perspicacious Definition (Adjective)
- Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
- Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.
Synonyms of Perspicacious
Perspicacious synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
perspicacious (comparative more perspicacious, superlative most perspicacious)
Words That Rhyme With Perspicacious
Origin of Perspicacious
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.
Pronouncing Perspicacious
You say perspicacious as /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (keɪ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Perspicacious
What part of speech is perspicacious?
Perspicacious is an adjective.
What is another word for perspicacious?
Words with a similar meaning to perspicacious include sagacious, discerning and sapient. See the full list of perspicacious synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of perspicacious?
The comparative form is more perspicacious and the superlative form is most perspicacious.