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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-spi-key-shuh s]
- /ˌpɜr spɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pur-spi-key-shuh s]
- /ˌpɜr spɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of perspicaciousness word
- adjective perspicaciousness having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning: to exhibit perspicacious judgment. 1
- adjective perspicaciousness Archaic. having keen vision. 1
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Origin of perspicaciousness
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; perspicaci(ty) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Perspicaciousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perspicaciousness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perspicaciousness
noun perspicaciousness
- commonsense — sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
- gumption — initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness: With his gumption he'll make a success of himself.
- insightfulness — The state or condition of being insightful.
Antonyms for perspicaciousness
noun perspicaciousness
- naivety — naiveté.
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