acumen
Meaning
- (uncountable, usually) Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
- (uncountable, usually) A sharp, tapering point extending from a plant.
- (uncountable, usually) A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium.
Synonyms
quick-wittedness
ability
opinion, supposition
Translations
acume
sagacité
Scharfsinn
perspicacia
perspicácia
scherpzinnigheid
dirayetFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈækjʊmən/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin acūmen (“sharp point”).
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