acuity — sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkjuːəti/
Korean meaning: 예리함, 명민함, 시력이나 청력의 선명도
Korean pronunciation: 어-큐-어-티 (강세: 큐)
Example Sentences
- The eagle's visual acuity is eight times better than humans - no wonder they never need glasses!
- His mental acuity at 90 amazes everyone - he still beats teenagers at video games.
- The surgeon's acuity in diagnosis saved the patient's life.
acuity
NOUN//əˈkjuːəti//
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
Sharp visual perception and focus
Sharp acuity guides her aptitude, followed by deep gratitude.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'acuere(날카롭게 하다)'에서 유래된 단어로, 칼날을 날카롭게 갈듯이 감각이나 지각력을 예리하게 만드는 것을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“The eagle's visual acuity is eight times better than humans - no wonder they never need glasses!”
“His mental acuity at 90 amazes everyone - he still beats teenagers at video games.”
“The surgeon's acuity in diagnosis saved the patient's life.”
“Regular reading helps maintain cognitive acuity as we age.”
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