The most likely meaning of sagacity, formed by adding the suffix -ity to sagacious, is:
D. quality of wisdom
The suffix -ity typically indicates a state or quality, so sagacity refers to the quality of being wise.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Vocabulary
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
The word sagacious means “wise.” The related word sagacity is formed by adding the Latin suffix -ity to sagacious. Based on your knowledge of -ity, choose the most likely meaning of sagacity.
A.
act of saying something wise
B.
appearance of wisdom
C.
causing to be wise
D.
quality of wisdom
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