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Great discernment or insight
Look up perspicacity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Perspicacity (also called perspicaciousness) is a penetrating discernment (from the Latin perspicācitās
Perspicacity
Symbol burat of the Greek goddess, type of bird
the "owl of Minerva"—has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the Western world. The reasons for the association
Owl_of_Athena
Manchu-led dynasty of China (1644–1912)
by water. The name possibly also possessed Buddhist implications of perspicacity and enlightenment, as well as connection with the bodhisattva Manjusri
Qing_dynasty
Medieval Duchy in Kingdom of France
at a time when it was already evident to all minds of more or less perspicacity, as it was to Turgot and Necker, that the absolute power of the King
Guyenne
Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190
extraordinary skills at organization, his battlefield acumen, and his political perspicacity. His contributions to Central European society and culture include the
Frederick_Barbarossa
Virtues of mind and character
described in Definitions. Practical wisdom or prudence (phrónēsis) is the perspicacity necessary to conduct personal business and affairs of state. It encompasses
Cardinal_virtues
Form of humour
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Philosophical term
Gudmand-Høyer, M., & Thaning, M. S. (2014). "Foucault's dispositive: The perspicacity of dispositive analytics in organizational research," Organization, 23(2)
Dispositif
Character in the novel The Name of the Rose
several trials in England and Italy, where he distinguished himself by his perspicacity along with great humility. In numerous cases Willam decided the accused
William_of_Baskerville
American chess player (1958–2015)
Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2026. Lawrence, Al (January 2016). ""Unmatched Perspicacity" / IM Emory Tate, 1958–2015" (PDF). Chess Life. pp. 41–42. Archived (PDF)
Emory_Tate
Syncretic political ideology
Europe, Rome, Arcana Editrice, 1979, pp. 99–100 Andreoli, M., 1979. "Perspicacity of Nazi-Maoism Case of Freda, Franco and Massacre at Piazza-Fontana Effects
Nazi-Maoism
Combination of wit and virtue
from ideas and environment, judgment, expeditious use of information, perspicacity. For intelligence, the components were practical problem-solving ability
Wisdom
Desirable level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being
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Health
Strong, positive emotional/mental states
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Love
Terrorism method
pistols fire the moment the box was opened. The plot was foiled by the perspicacity of Jonathan Swift, who happened to be visiting the Earl of Oxford. Swift
Letter_bomb
Process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles
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Problem_solving
Fictional character in the Chinese classical novel Water Margin
historical figures such as Zhuge Liang and Chen Ping for his astuteness and perspicacity. He is hence nicknamed "Knowledgeable Star". Wu Yong makes his first
Wu_Yong
Russian bishop and saint (1858–1918)
Hermogenes and Theophanes of Poltava, who were amazed with his psychological perspicacity. For a time, Bishop Hermogenes and Rasputin became allies in the struggle
Hermogenes_Dolganyov
Abstract state of being clean and free from dirt
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Cleanliness
Voluntarily prosocial behaviour
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Helping_behavior
Moral virtue and practice
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Integrity
Latin phrase meaning 'love of fate'
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Amor_fati
Analysis of facts to form a judgment
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Critical_thinking
Traditional ideology and code of conduct of knights
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Chivalry
Customary code of polite behaviour
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Etiquette
Moral quality of truthfulness
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Honesty
Ethic concept of temperance related to sexuality
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Chastity
1947 American film
between them. Johnson is constantly exasperated at Jones’ deficient perspicacity, and at one point he comments that Jones is so dense that he probably
Juke_Joint_(film)
Historical province of France, located in Centre-Val de Loire
at a time when it was already evident to all minds of more or less perspicacity, as it was to Turgot and Necker, that the absolute power of the King
Berry,_France
1982 studio album by Duran Duran
when Duran Duran aims for the b.p.m. crowd, they display enough musical perspicacity to avoid tedium." In Dance Music Report, Dave Peaslee said that the album
Rio_(Duran_Duran_album)
Greek world war II resistance member
occupation forces, well respected for his patriotism, courage, honesty, perspicacity and selflessness. Petrakogiorgis was born in the village of Magarikari
Georgios_Petrakis
Capability to understand one's emotions
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Emotional_intelligence
6th century Greek monk and saint
and according to the Christian view, earned the gifts of prophecy and perspicacity, for which he earned the designation of prophet. While abbot Seridus
John_the_Prophet
Selfless or desireless action in Hinduism
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Nishkama_Karma
Religious devotion or spirituality
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Piety
Charm that can inspire devotion in others
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Charisma
Liberality in giving
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Generosity
Personality trait of being orderly and following the rules
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Conscientiousness
Psychological concept
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Grit_(personality_trait)
State of psychological stability and composure
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Equanimity
Ethnic religion of the Vietnamese people
principle of a being", "essence of a thing", "daemon", "intelligence" or "perspicacity". Linh is the mediating bivalency, the "medium", between âm and dương
Vietnamese_folk_religion
Historic house in Texas, United States
House is an historic house in Lubbock, Texas. It is a memorial to the perspicacity, work ethic and dedication of the Pioneers who tamed, settled and developed
Tubbs–Carlisle_House
Private efforts to increase public good
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Philanthropy
Feeling of regard for someone or something
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Respect
Receptiveness to new ideas
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Open-mindedness
Condition of not being affected by alcohol
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Sobriety
Concept of responsibility in ethics, governance and decision-making
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Accountability
American actor (1905–1990)
condition that they would not drill within sight of his home. McCrea's perspicacity may have stemmed from his friendship in the 1930s with fellow personality
Joel_McCrea
Finnish concept
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Sisu
Personification of wisdom in philosophy and religion
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Sophia_(wisdom)
Routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously
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Habit
Ancient Greek word for a type of wisdom or intelligence
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Phronesis
Physical or emotional intimacy
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Intimate_relationship
Australian journalist and publisher
"Archie" and expressed admiration for his journalistic flair, literary perspicacity and culinary talents. He was also a target of humour because of his pretentious
J._F._Archibald
Concept in Hellenistic philosophy
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Ataraxia
Emotional state
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Contentment
British academic
writing the third. George Steiner has called him a 'critic of vivacious perspicacity' and compares the scope of his work to "Lord Bullock's double portraits
Nicholas_Boyle
Ethical framework
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Social_responsibility
Schools once meant for African Americans
T. (2008). "A Contemporary Perspective on the Role of Public HBCUs: Perspicacity from Mississippi". The Journal of Negro Education. 77 (4): 323–35. ISSN 0022-2984
Historically black colleges and universities
Historically_black_colleges_and_universities
Type of behaviour
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Kindness
Ability to deal with fear
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Courage
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Civil_courage
Cardinal virtue of control over excess
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Temperance_(virtue)
Ability to understand or feel what another is feeling
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Empathy
violinist (though he played cornet in his youth) often wrote with greater perspicacity for wind than for strings. Nielsen shows great imagination and ingenuity
Wind_Quintet_(Nielsen)
French art critic (1909–1983)
and predicted World War II war as early as 1935. His eclecticism, his perspicacity, his pugnacity and stubbornness allowed us all to discover a whole new
Anatole_Jakovsky
Relationship between the guest and the host, or the art or practice of being hospitable
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Hospitality
Quality of an individual or group influencing or guiding others
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Leadership
Book by Chuck Klosterman
"makes readers think," challenging our beliefs "with jocularity and perspicacity." Publishers Weekly acknowledged the book was "pop philosophy" but noted
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Four virtues In Buddhist ethic
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Brahmavihara
Virtue linked with basic ethics
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South African philosopher and academic (born 1942)
problematic cases, return the confused philosopher to a state of intellectual perspicacity. However, in defending this quietistic perspective McDowell has engaged
John_McDowell
Seven virtues in Christian tradition
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Seven_virtues
Ability to endure difficult circumstances
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Patience
Self-control
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Discipline
Greek philosophical concept
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Arete
Basic virtues in Taoism
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Three_Treasures_(Taoism)
Psychological concept: expansion of personal boundaries
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Self-transcendence
Positive effect from the perceived value of a person
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Pride
Carefulness and persistent effort or work
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Diligence
Doubtful attitude toward knowledge claims
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Skepticism
19th-century English literary family
intolerable conditions. One scholar has commended Patrick Brontë for his perspicacity in removing all his daughters from the school, a few weeks before the
Brontë_family
1712 assassination attempt in England
Earl of Oxford, the British Lord Treasurer, which was foiled by the perspicacity of Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver's Travels), who happened to be
Bandbox_Plot
Emotion comparable to wonder
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Awe
Evaluation of circumstances to make a decision
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Judgement
reputation as a teacher of rhetoric. His declamations are praised for their perspicacity and for the purity of the Attic Greek; but they were wanting in passion
Aristocles_of_Pergamon
Concept in Confucianism
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Yi_(philosophy)
Town in Tamil Nadu, India
prolific writer, philosopher and a great visionary of immense genius and perspicacity, Bharathiar was also one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian
Ettayapuram
Professor of philosophy
specifically. Nesrine Malik of The Guardian praised it, writing, "with perspicacity and clear, jargon-free language, Manne keeps elevating the discussion
Kate_Manne
Ability of a person to regulate themselves with the use of reason
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Prudence
Italian general (1859–1941)
cost his troops very high casualties, but accordingly recognized by his perspicacity, the spirit of initiative and analytical ability, he was "by far the
Luigi_Capello
British writer (1902–1989)
Spirit is nigh." Gibbons's writing has been praised by critics for its perspicacity, sense of fun, charm, wit and descriptive skill—the last a product of
Stella_Gibbons
State of health and well-being
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Physical_fitness
collected in seven volumes, brought to Marathi literary criticism a rare perspicacity, candour and impatience with cant. His style was economical, precise
M._V._Rajadhyaksha
Ability of an organism to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time
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Endurance
2008 book by Tariq Ali
provides a gossip-filled, witty and polemical history, revealing, with perspicacity and verve, the flight into the abyss" and "Ali recounts, with anguish
The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power
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Italian writer and poet (1931–2009)
of a space - not a place - where, failing every habit and everyday perspicacity, the natural hell and the numinuous nature of human being burts out."
Alda_Merini
Feeling or attitude in acknowledgement of a benefit that one has received or will receive
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Gratitude
Concept of equanimity in Buddhism
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Upekṣā
1972 film by Sidney Poitier
director are interesting for their historical context more than their perspicacity." List of American films of 1972 Canby, Vincent (February 8, 1991). "Critic's
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Perspicacity, Acumen
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Arabic
Perspicacity; Also a Horseman or Knight
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Arabic, Muslim
Perspicacity; Acumen
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Horseman; Perspicacity; Rider; Knight; Ability to Discern
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Acumen; Perspicacity
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(ΚλεόπατÏος) Masculine form of Greek Kleopatra, KLEOPATROS means "glory of the father."
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Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
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English : habitational name from the place on Merseyside, so named from Old Norse forn ‘old’ (or perhaps a byname Forni with this meaning) + býr ‘farm’, ‘settlement’.
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Intelligent
Biblical
a preacher
Surname or Lastname
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English : variant of Varney.
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Australian, British, English, Latin, Scottish
Victory; Castle; Watchtower; Derived from Victoria Triumphant
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Latin form of Greek Kharis, CHARIS means "charm, grace, kindness."Â In mythology, this is the singular form of plural Kharites (Charites), a name for the goddesses of charm.
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Afghan, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Eminent; Distinguished
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Peaceful Ruler; Forever Strong
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n.
Sagacity; perspicacity.
n.
Perspicacity.
n.
The state of being perspicacious; acuteness of sight or of intelligence; acute discernment.