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hyperacuity

noun

Definition of hyperacuitynext
as in hypersensitivity

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  1. hypersensitivity
  2. acuity
  3. sensitivity
Noun
  • For a small subset of people with severe, treatment-resistant autoimmune or hypersensitivity conditions, there may be a short-term clinical rationale worth exploring under medical supervision.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Because of his accident, Francesco developed various skin conditions such as the inability to sweat, rosacea, eczema and hypersensitivity to ingredients.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Definition of hypersensitivity
Noun
  • That’s evident in both her mental acuity as well as her physical agility, demonstrated by her ease in climbing several flights of stairs to enter her spacious apartment.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of acuity
Noun
  • Now Jackie has red contact lenses that help with her extreme sensitivity to bright light, like ordinary daylight.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
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“Hyperacuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperacuity. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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