Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perspicacia
noun
per-spee-KAH-see-ah
Definition
The ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious, often involving sharp mental discernment and insight.
Examples
- Her perspicacia allowed her to solve complex problems that others overlooked.
- In negotiations, a touch of perspicacia can make the difference between success and failure.
Meaning
Perspicacia is a quality of having a deep understanding or an acute awareness of situations and intricacies that may not be immediately apparent.
Synonyms
- insight
- perception
- discernment
- acumen
- shrewdness