acuity

[əˈkjuːɪti]

acuity Definition

• 1. sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
• 2. the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

Using acuity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acuity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The acuity of his vision was remarkable.

• Example

  She has a great deal of mental acuity.

• Example

  The patient's pain acuity was high.

acuity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acuity

• sharpness
• keenness
• acuteness
• perceptiveness
• discernment

Antonyms for acuity

• dullness
• bluntness

Phrases with acuity

• visual acuity

  the sharpness of vision

  Example

  The optometrist tested my visual acuity.

• mental acuity

  the sharpness of mental processes

  Example

  The job requires a high level of mental acuity.

• pain acuity

  the intensity of pain experienced by an individual

  Example

  The doctor assessed the patient's pain acuity before prescribing medication.

Origins of acuity

from Latin 'acuitas', meaning 'sharpness'

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Summary: acuity in Brief

'Acuity' [əˈkjuːɪti] refers to the sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. It can also denote the ability to think clearly and make good decisions. Examples include 'The acuity of his vision was remarkable' and 'She has a great deal of mental acuity.' Phrases like 'visual acuity' and 'pain acuity' specify the type of acuity being referred to.