acuity

[ uh-kyoo-i-tee ]

/ əˈkyu ɪ ti /

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noun

sharpness; acuteness; keenness: acuity of vision; acuity of mind.

Origin of acuity

1375–1425; late Middle English acuite < Old French < Medieval Latin, Late Latin acuitās, equivalent to Latin acu(ere) to sharpen or acū(tus) sharpened (see acute) + -itās -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM acuity

hy·per·a·cu·i·ty, noun non·a·cu·i·ty, noun

Words nearby acuity

actuate, actuator, actus reus, acuate, acuff, acuity, aculeate, aculeus, acumen, acuminate, acupoint

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The unblinking electronic eye was an extension of his own reflexes and acuity—when the red light went on, all else was excluded.

‘A Fiery Tribune’ |Clive Irving |September 1, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
His remarkable memory has lost its acuity, and he tires easily.

Nelson Mandela Recovering in South Africa After Brief Hospital Scare |Charlene Smith |February 27, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The portraits of certain artists in this unique volume recite the history of the critic's acuity and clairvoyance.

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

Dreams |Henri Bergson

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

The Blue Germ |Martin Swayne
Despite the breadth and acuity of his observations, Granger suggested remarkedly few changes.

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

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British Dictionary definitions for acuity

acuity

/ (əˈkjuːɪtɪ) /

noun

keenness or acuteness, esp in vision or thought

the capacity of the eye to see fine detail, measured by determining the finest detail that can just be detected

Word Origin for acuity

C15: from Old French, from Latin acūtus acute

Medical definitions for acuity

acuity

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Sharpness, clearness, and distinctness of perception or vision.

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