acuity

as inintelligence
as insmarts
as invigilance
as inacumen
as inprofoundness
as indepth

Synonyms for acuity

noun ability to perceive, understand

Antonyms for acuity

Word Origin & History

early 15c., from Middle French acuité (16c.) or directly from Medieval Latin acuitatem (nominative acuitas) "sharpness," from Latin acuere "to sharpen," related to acus "needle," acuere "to sharpen," from PIE root *ak- "rise to a point, be sharp" (see acrid).

Example Sentences for acuity

The doctor must correct, as far as possible, the want of acuity noticed.

The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.

The portraits of certain artists in this unique volume recite the history of the critic's acuity and clairvoyance.

When they struck the water there was a hiss, which grew in volume and acuity as they skimmed the waves.

Despite the breadth and acuity of his observations, Granger suggested remarkedly few changes.

Careful investigation of olfactory acuteness would reveal the existence of such menstrual heightening of its acuity.

One cannot imagine the degree of sharpness, of acuity, which may be obtained during sleep by these interior sensations.

acuity

Synonyms for acuity

Antonyms for acuity

More words related to acuity

acumen

depth

depths

intelligence

profoundness

smarts