ACUMENS

Noun

acumens

plural of acumen

Source: Wiktionary


ACUMEN

A*cu"men, n. Etym: [L. acumen, fr. acuere to sharpen. Cf. Acute.]

Definition: Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination. Selden.

Syn.

– Sharpness; sagacity; keenness; shrewdness; acuteness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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