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perceptive

1 antonym for perceptive — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.

Antonyms

unperceptive

How to use perceptive

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perceptive observation perceptive reader highly perceptive

Etymology

From Latin perceptivus, related to percipere, "to perceive".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “perceptive” mean?
The word “perceptive” means quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight. In plain terms, good at noticing details or understanding things that aren't obvious to everyone.
How do you pronounce “perceptive”?
“Perceptive” is pronounced puh-SEHP-tihv (/pɚˈsɛptɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “perceptive” in a sentence?
Here is “perceptive” used in a sentence: “That was a perceptive comment about the character's motives.”
What part of speech is “perceptive”?
“Perceptive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “perceptive” come from?
The word “perceptive” comes from Latin. From Latin perceptivus, related to percipere, "to perceive".

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