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sa·gac·ity (sə gas′ə tē)

noun pl. sagacities -·ties

the quality or an instance of being sagacious; penetrating intelligence and sound judgment

Etymology: Fr sagacité < L sagacitas

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sagacity

n.

perspicacity, discernment, shrewdness, wisdom; see acumen, judgment 1, sense 2.


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sagacity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • mind: I must do many things which require skill of hand and also sagacity of mind.

Converse of object

  • have: His services are much in request, and he has evidently great sagacity and skill in his department of work.

Adjective modifier

  • political: I think that the language of the Amendment reflects the political sagacity of the Opposition.
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