Definitions for acuity

acuity a·cu·i·ty

Spelling: [uh-kyoo-i-tee]
IPA: /əˈkyu ɪ ti/

Acuity is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in acuity (acituy).

Definitions for acuity

noun

  1. sharpness; acuteness; keenness:

Origin of acuity

1375-1425; late Middle English acuite Old French Medieval Latin, Late Latin acuitās, equivalent to Latin acu(ere) to sharpen or acū(tus) sharpened (see acute) + -itā

Examples for acuity

The unblinking electronic eye was an extension of his own reflexes and acuity—when the red light went on, all else was excluded.

The portraits of certain artists in this unique volume recite the history of the critic's acuity and clairvoyance.

The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.

One cannot imagine the degree of sharpness, of acuity, which may be obtained during sleep by these interior sensations.

The doctor must correct, as far as possible, the want of acuity noticed.

When they struck the water there was a hiss, which grew in volume and acuity as they skimmed the waves.

Careful investigation of olfactory acuteness would reveal the existence of such menstrual heightening of its acuity.

His remarkable memory has lost its acuity, and he tires easily.

Despite the breadth and acuity of his observations, Granger suggested remarkedly few changes.

Word Value for acuity
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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