The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Perspicacious \Per`spi*ca"cious\ (p[~e]r`sp[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]s),
   a. [L. perspicax, -acis, fr. perspicere to look through: cf.
   F. perspicace. See Perspective.]
   1. Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp
      of sight.
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   2. Fig.: Of acute discernment; keen.
      [1913 Webster] -- Per`spi*ca"cious*ly, adv. --
      Per`spi*ca"cious*ness, n.
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