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acuity

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːɪti/

The English word “acuity” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
  2. The ability to think, see, or hear clearly.

Etymology

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

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