Acumen vs Profundity - What's the difference?
acumen | profundity |
Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
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The state of being profound or abstruse.
A great depth.
Deep intellect or insight.
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)- 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.
- Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen .