Meaning & use
acuity
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Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
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Despite his age, his mental acuity remained impressively sharp.
The eye test measured her visual acuity.
A note on using this word
Acuity is frequently paired with a specific sense or faculty, as in 'visual acuity' or 'mental acuity,' rather than used alone.
Words with a similar meaning
sharpnesskeenness
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Words with an opposite meaning
dullness
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