🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

예리함

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeriham

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acuity/əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 예리함은 문제를 해결하는 데 도움이 된다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to think, understand, and make good judgments; sharpness of perception.

    "Her acuity in analyzing complex data sets made her an invaluable asset to the team."
  2. 2

    Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

    "The acuity of his vision allowed him to spot the deer from a great distance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'acuity' originates from the Latin 'acuitas', meaning 'sharpness' or 'keenness', derived from 'acutus', meaning 'sharp' or 'pointed'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to encompass not only physical sharpness but also mental clarity and perceptiveness.

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