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perspicaciousness (encz) | perspicaciousness, n: |
Perspicaciousness (gcide) | Perspicacious \Per`spi*ca"cious\ (p[~e]r`sp[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]s),
a. [L. perspicax, -acis, fr. perspicere to look through: cf.
F. perspicace. See Perspective.]
1. Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp
of sight.
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2. Fig.: Of acute discernment; keen.
[1913 Webster] -- Per`spi*ca"cious*ly, adv. --
Per`spi*ca"cious*ness, n.
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perspicaciousness (wn) | perspicaciousness
n 1: intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business
dealings) [syn: shrewdness, astuteness, perspicacity,
perspicaciousness] |
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Perspicaciousness (gcide) | Perspicacious \Per`spi*ca"cious\ (p[~e]r`sp[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]s),
a. [L. perspicax, -acis, fr. perspicere to look through: cf.
F. perspicace. See Perspective.]
1. Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp
of sight.
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2. Fig.: Of acute discernment; keen.
[1913 Webster] -- Per`spi*ca"cious*ly, adv. --
Per`spi*ca"cious*ness, n.
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