mental quickness

mental quickness
noun
intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay
Syn: ↑quickness, ↑quick-wittedness
Derivationally related forms: ↑quick-witted (for: ↑quick-wittedness), ↑quick (for: ↑quickness)
Hypernyms: ↑intelligence

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