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(pẽrˊspĭ-kā′shŭs)

Adj.

[L.

perspicax

-acis

, fr.

perspicere

to look through: cf. F.

perspicace

. See

Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp of sight.

Fig.: Of acute discernment; keen.

–

Perˊspi-ca′cious-ly

adv.

–

Perˊspi-ca′cious-ness

Noun.

Adj.

[L. perspicax, from perspicio.]

Quick sighted; sharp of sight.

Of acute discernment.