Acumen. A countable noun?

by **josephgreer** Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:53 am

Is the noun 'acumen' a countable noun? I see it used as a countable and an uncountable noun in modern english.

Example:

He has a strong business acumen.
He has strong business acumen.

(which is correct?)

by **StaceyKoprince** Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:22 pm

Can you say "1 acumens, 2 acumens, 3 acumens"?

Nope. So not countable. :)

by **josephgreer** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:54 pm

Thanks. I've seen it used both ways, but after re-reading the definition in the dictionary, it makes sense that it is not countable. Keenness of judgment or insight. This is clearly not countable either. You can't have a keenness.