acuity

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/əˈkjuːɪti/

Definition of acuity

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
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noun

  1. Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
  2. (figuratively)The ability to think, see, or hear clearly.
    “The old woman with dementia lost her mental acuity.”
    “And yet [Ray] Dalio’s acuity prompts an awkward question: how much of Bridgewater’s success comes not from the way it is organized, or any notion of “radical transparency,” but from the boss’s raw investment abilities?”
    “Donald Trump’s frequently bizarre public appearances[…] have once again raised questions about his mental acuity, experts say. […] During his presidency, Joe Biden was subjected to intense speculation over his mental acuity – including from Trump.”

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Etymology

From Middle English acuite, acuyte, from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitas, irreg., from Latin acuō (“sharpen”).

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