Acuity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkjuːɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acuity is a noun meaning Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
Meaning
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
More Meanings
- (figurative) The ability to think, see, or hear clearly.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- acuities
Synonyms for acuity
Depending on context, synonyms include wisdom, keenness, acuteness, sharp-sightedness, sharpness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acuteness, sharp-sightedness, keenness, sharpness, sensitivity, eyesight.
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