English Explanatory Dictionary

acuity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/əˈkjuːɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acuity.wav

Word forms

acuity acuities

Etymology

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

Synonyms

wisdom

Related words

acute acutance acuteness acuition

Derived words

hyperacuity stereoacuity visual acuity
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