argute

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Pronunciation

/ɑːˈɡjuːt/

Definition of argute

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

(literary)Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.

““Suppose,” said Roland Græme, “we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each others names and histories.” “It is right well imagined,” said Catherine, “and shews an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance.””

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adj

(literary)Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.

““Suppose,” said Roland Græme, “we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each others names and histories.” “It is right well imagined,” said Catherine, “and shews an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance.””
(literary)Shrill in sound.

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Etymology tree Latin arguō Latin argūtusder. English argute From Latin argūtus, perfect passive participle of arguō (“to clarify”).

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