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astute

/əsˈtjuːt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.10 in modern English

Syllables
as-tute
IPA
/əsˈtjuːt/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Quickly and critically discerning.

adj

Shrewd or crafty.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

astuter (comparative) astutest (superlative)

Derived Forms

astutely astuteness unastute

Synonyms

crafty shrewd wily knowing sharp

Rhymes With

shoot suit route cute fruit root dispute boot pursuit acute recruit salute

Questions

How do you pronounce astute?
The recorded pronunciation is /əsˈtjuːt/.
What does astute mean?
Quickly and critically discerning.
Where does astute come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce astute

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