adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ p ə r-sp ə - ' k ā -sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin perspicac-, perspicax, from perspicere
Date: 1640
: of acute mental vision or discernment : KEEN
synonyms see SHREWD
– per · spi · ca · cious · ly adverb
– per · spi · ca · cious · ness noun
– per · spi · cac · i · ty \ - ' ka-s ə -t ē \ noun