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