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astute

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Main Entry: as·tute

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈstüt, a-, -ˈstyüt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin astutus, from astus craft

Date: 1565

: having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity <an astute observer> <astute remarks>; also : crafty, wily

synonyms see shrewd

— as·tute·ly adverb

— as·tute·ness noun

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