CEFR B2

acuity

noun

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Examples

The patient's hearing acuity was tested with a series of tones.
Her intellectual acuity allowed her to quickly grasp complex concepts.

Synonyms: sharpness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity

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acuity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːəti/

Definition

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Examples

The patient's hearing acuity was tested with a series of tones.
Her intellectual acuity allowed her to quickly grasp complex concepts.
The detective's visual acuity was crucial in solving the crime.

Synonyms of acuity

Words with a similar meaning to acuity:

sharpness
keenness
penetration
perspicacity

Antonyms of acuity

Words with the opposite meaning to acuity:

dullness
bluntness

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