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acumen
keen insight
The fictional character Sherlock Holmes is known around the world for his criminological acumen.
Related English words: acuminate (adj., pointed; v., to make sharp or pointed), acumination, acuminous (possessing acumen), acuity
Latin root words: acumen, acuminis, n. - sharp point; acuo, acuere, acui, acutus - to sharpen; acutus, acuta, acutum - sharpened, pointed
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