Definizione monolingua

acumen

acumen (plural acumens)

1. quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination
   • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter

     No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen, I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.

   • 1991, Silence Of The Lambs

     Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Thrill me with your acumen.

Definizione dizionario acumen

	acume
	Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.

perspicacia

Altri significati:

quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination

A quick and penetrating intelligence.

Quickness of perception or discernment