Perspicacity (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings).

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Shrewdness
• Perspicaciousness
• Astuteness

Hypernyms

• Intelligence

Hyponyms

• Acumen
• Wiliness
• Knowingness
• Guile
• Insightfulness
• Craftiness
• Craft
• Slyness
• Foxiness
• Street Smarts

Related Words

• Perspicacious (adjective)

Meaning ²

The capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Sound Judgement
• Judgement
• Sound Judgment
• Judgment

Hypernyms

• Trait

Hyponyms

• Objectiveness
• Subjectiveness
• Objectivity
• Subjectivity