perspicacity Meaning & Definition
What Does Perspicacity Mean?
Perspicacity is a noun that means Acute discernment or understanding; insight. It can also mean The human faculty or power to mentally grasp or understand clearly.
Perspicacity: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | judgment, astuteness and judgement |
| Plural | perspicacities |
Perspicacity Definition (Noun)
- Acute discernment or understanding; insight.
- The human faculty or power to mentally grasp or understand clearly.
- Keen eyesight.
Synonyms of Perspicacity
Perspicacity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Perspicacity
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Perspicacity in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
perspicacity (usually uncountable, plural perspicacities)
Origin of Perspicacity
From Middle French perspicacité (whence -acity) or directly from Latin perspicācitās (“sharpsightedness, discrimination”), from perspicāx (“sharp-sighted”), from perspicio, from per- + specio, "see through (something)".
Perspicacity Pronunciation
You say perspicacity as //ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Perspicacity
What part of speech is perspicacity?
Perspicacity is a noun.
What is another word for perspicacity?
Words with a similar meaning to perspicacity include judgment, astuteness and judgement. See the full list of perspicacity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of perspicacity?
The plural of perspicacity is perspicacities.