Acuities

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːətiz/

Definitions of acuities

noun the quality of being keenly perceptive or discerning

Example Sentences

A1 My acuities include sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.

A2 As a chef, I need to have sharp acuities to detect subtle flavors in dishes.

B1 Improving your acuities through sensory exercises can enhance your overall perception.

B2 The detective's keen acuities helped him solve the complex case.

C1 The artist's acuities allowed him to capture the intricate details of the landscape.

C2 His acuities were so finely tuned that he could distinguish between different types of wood by touch alone.

Examples of acuities in a Sentence

formal The doctor tested the patient's visual acuities to determine if they needed glasses.

informal I had to get my acuities checked at the eye doctor today.

slang My acuities are so bad, I can barely see anything without my glasses.

figurative Her acuities in problem-solving are unmatched in the department.

Grammatical Forms of acuities

• plural: acuities
• comparative: more acute
• superlative: most acute
• present tense: acuity
• future tense: will acuity
• perfect tense: has acuited
• continuous tense: is acuiting
• singular: acuity
• positive degree: acute
• infinitive: to acuity
• gerund: acuiting
• participle: acuited

Origin and Evolution of acuities

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acuities' originated from the Latin word 'acuitas', which means sharpness or keenness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe sharpness or keenness, 'acuities' has evolved to also refer to mental acuteness or the ability to perceive and understand things quickly and accurately.