Word of the Day : December 4, 2018

perspicacious \per-spuh-KAY-shus\ adjective

Definition

: of acute mental vision or discernment : keen

Did You Know?

Perspicacious is similar in meaning to shrewd and astute, but a sharp mind will also discern subtle differences among them. All three denote being acute in perception and sound in judgment, but shrewd stresses practical, hardheaded cleverness, whereas perspicacious implies unusual power to see through and comprehend what is puzzling or hidden. Astute suggests both shrewdness and perspicacity, as well as diplomatic skill.

Aired December 4, 2018

All Merriam-Webster content is available at www.merriam-webster.com