Sagacity - definition of sagacity by The Free Dictionary The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom [French sagacité, from Old French sagacite, from Latin sagācitās, quickness of perception, from sagāx, sagāc-, of keen perception; see sagacious ] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
sagacity - Wiktionary, the free dictionary sagacity (usually uncountable, plural sagacities) The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful [from 16th c ]
sagacity definition - Rice University Sagacity focuses on applied judgment in specific situations, while intelligence is broader cognitive capacity Wisdom involves deep insight likely gained through experience; sagacity is the practical skill of using that insight effectively, especially under pressure
Sagacity - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English The word 'sagacity' originated from the Latin word 'sagacitas', which means keenness of perception or discernment It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the quality of having sharp mental faculties and good judgment