perspicacity

First recorded in 1540–50; earlier perspicacite, from Late Latin perspicācitās “sharpness of sight,” equivalent to perspicāci- (stem of perspicāx “sharp-sighted”; see perspicuous) + -tās -ty²

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1. See perspicuity.

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Under his rough exterior Soult hid great powers of business, a keen perspicacity, and much tact.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
His spirit is of a superhuman perspicacity; his mind is tenacious and full of all knowledge that man may have.
Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study|Edward Hutton
As the sequel showed, he clearly demonstrates his own perspicacity and knowledge of human nature.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value|Arthur Glyn Leonard
Lynx-eyed perspicacity, inexhaustible contrivance, prompt ingenuity,—a man very dangerous to play with at games of skill.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XV. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

He even asserted that those at the head of affairs in England had shown great perspicacity and a clear insight into the future.
South African Memories|Lady Sarah Wilson

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