sagacité

/sagasite/
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The sharp judgment that catches what others miss.

Examples

  • Sa sagacité lui fit remarquer un détail oublié.
    Her keen insight made her notice an overlooked detail.
  • La détective a résolu l'énigme avec sagacité.
    The detective solved the puzzle with shrewdness.
  • Cette analyse témoigne de la sagacité de l'historienne.
    That analysis shows the historian’s acumen.
  • Il jugeait les situations avec une rare sagacité.
    He judged situations with rare discernment.
  • Il fallait de la sagacité pour déceler la fraude.
    It took keen judgment to detect the fraud.

Similar words

lucidité
pénétration
perspicacité
discernement
clairvoyance
finesse

Meanings

Keen insight

noun
judgment and insight
formal
An ability to understand a situation quickly and perceive subtle clues or consequences.

Examples

  • La détective a résolu l'énigme avec sagacité.
    The detective solved the puzzle with shrewdness.
  • Sa sagacité lui fit remarquer un détail oublié.
    Her keen insight made her notice an overlooked detail.
  • Il jugeait les situations avec une rare sagacité.
    He judged situations with rare discernment.
  • Cette analyse témoigne de la sagacité de l'historienne.
    That analysis shows the historian’s acumen.
  • Il fallait de la sagacité pour déceler la fraude.
    It took keen judgment to detect the fraud.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What is sagacité?

Sharp judgment that notices subtle details.

Does it imply only intelligence?

No, it also suggests perceptive judgment.

Can it help an investigation?

Yes, it helps someone notice revealing clues.

Is sagacité feminine?

Yes, French says une sagacité.

How is it pronounced?

It is pronounced /sagasite/.

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