acuity
Translation
acuity, sharpness, keenness
Examples
His visual acuity was remarkable for his age.
His visual acuity was remarkable for his age.
She possesses great intellectual acuity.
She possesses great intellectual acuity.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) sharpness of thought, vision, or hearing His visual acuity was remarkable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sharpness, keenness; Antonyms: dullness, obtuseness
Etymology
From Latin 'acuere' (to sharpen), from the root 'acu' meaning 'sharp'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'acute' angle, which is very sharp. Acuity is the quality of being sharp.