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acuity

noun
əˈkjuː.ə.ti

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

Example Sentences

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity.

Synonyms

sharpness, awareness, intelligence, keenness, clarity, alertness
Entry 1
sharpness, awareness, intelligence
Entry 2
sharpness, keenness, clarity, alertness

Antonyms

dullness, slowness, insensitivity, weakness
Entry 1
dullness, slowness, insensitivity
Entry 2
dullness, weakness

Collocations

visual acuity, mental acuity, acuity test

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