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Acumen vs Profundity - What's the difference?

acumen | profundity |

As nouns the difference between acumen and profundity

is that acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination while profundity is the state of being profound or abstruse.

acumen

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
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  • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=2 , passage=Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.
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  • No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen , I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.
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  • Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen .

    Synonyms

    * sharpness, penetration, keenness, shrewdness, acuteness, acuity, wit, foxiness, intelligence, canniness

    profundity

    English

    Noun

    (profundities)
  • The state of being profound or abstruse.
  • A great depth.
  • Deep intellect or insight.
  • Synonyms

    * profoundness