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perspicacity

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨɾʃpiˈkasjɐ/pers·pi·ca·ci·a

Definition

1

The quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.

Usage examples

The journalist's perspicacity allowed her to uncover the truth.
He is admired for his political perspicacity.

Common combinations

mental perspicacitysharp perspicacityshow perspicacitylack of perspicacity