Definition of ACUITY

acuity

Meanings

Plural: acuities

Noun

  • sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
  • a quick and penetrating intelligence
  • Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
  • The ability to think, see, or hear clearly.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English acuite, acuyte, from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitas, irreg., from Latin acuō (“sharpen”).

Synonyms

acuteness, keenness, sharp-sightedness, sharpness, visual acuity, wisdom

Scrabble Score: 11

acuity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acuity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acuity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

acuity is a valid Words With Friends word