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Perspicacity Definition & Meaning

perspicacity
noun
  1. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
  2. the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions

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Frequently asked questions

What does perspicacity mean?
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
What part of speech is perspicacity?
Perspicacity is a noun.
How many definitions does perspicacity have?
Perspicacity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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