sagacity

sa-gac-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality of having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wisdom.

  2. 2.

    Shrewd intelligence and practical wisdom.

Related words

Antonyms: foolishness, stupidity
See also: prudence, sage, wisdom
Synonyms: astuteness, discernment, shrewdness, wisdom

Etymology

From Latin sagacitas, from sagax "of keen perception," from sagire "to perceive keenly."