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/
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
Derived from Latin acuere, meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to make sharp.' The word originally referred to the process of sharpening tools, then metaphorically extended to describe the sharpening of the senses and mental faculties.
Breakdown
acu- (sharp, from Latin acus) + -ity (quality or state of). The suffix -ity transforms the adjective concept into a noun denoting the quality of being sharp or keen.
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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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