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单词 perspicacy
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Definition of perspicacy in English:

perspicacy

noun ˈpəːspɪkəsi
rare
  • Perspicacity.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Ben Jonson (?1573–1637), poet and playwright. From post-classical Latin perspicacia insight, discernment (late 2nd or early 3rd cent. in Tertullian; frequently 1125–1620 in British sources) from classical Latin perspicāc-, perspicāx discerning + -ia; compare -acy.

Definition of perspicacy in US English:

perspicacy

nounˈpəːspɪkəsi
rare
  • Perspicacity.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Ben Jonson (?1573–1637), poet and playwright. From post-classical Latin perspicacia insight, discernment (late 2nd or early 3rd cent. in Tertullian; frequently 1125–1620 in British sources) from classical Latin perspicāc-, perspicāx discerning + -ia; compare -acy.

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