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as·tute

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ADJECTIVE:

Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin asttus, from astus, craft; see wes-¹ in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
as·tutely(Adverb), as·tuteness(Noun)

Thesaurus: synonyms for astute

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