Word Origin and History for astute Expand adj. 1610s, from Latin astutus crafty, wary, shrewd; sagacious, expert, from astus cunning, cleverness, adroitness, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Greek asty town, a word borrowed into Latin and with an overtone of city sophistication (cf. asteism). Related: Astutely; astuteness.
Noun. 1. tabula rasa-a young mind not yet affected by experience (according to John Locke). mind, psyche, nous, brain, head-that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; his mind wandered; I couldn't get his words out of my head.
A Rasta is someone who adheres to the Rastafari Livity (way of life). Rasta are âcalledâ to carry âthe lightâ of Jah Rastafari, and to deliver âthe messageâ of this way of life to others.By this we can see that to embrace the Rastafari way of life is a responsibility and commitment of the heart. Rasta is someone who adheres to the Rastafari Livity (way of life). Rasta are âcalledâ to carry âthe lightâ of Jah Rastafari, and to deliver âthe messageâ of this way of life to others.