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Definition of acuity

acuity

/əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti/
a · cu · i · ty
Adverb:acutely
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Plural:acuities
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Adjective:acute
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acuity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

"Regular reading and puzzle-solving can help maintain mental acuity well into old age."

2

The level of severity of a patient's illness or medical condition, which determines the intensity of nursing or medical care required.

Example

"The emergency department adjusted its staffing ratios based on the high acuity of incoming patients."

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• Rhymes for acuity

• Nearby Words

actuary
actuate
actuator
acuity
acumen
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acupuncture

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitas ('sharpness'), derived from Latin acus ('needle') and acuere ('to sharpen').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acuity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acuity
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