perceptive
Perceptive (adj) means Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight. Example: “That was a perceptive comment about the character's motives.”
How to Use Perceptive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood at noticing details or understanding things that aren't obvious to everyone.
Word Forms
more perceptive comparative, perceptives plural, most perceptive superlative
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Etymology
From Latin perceptivus, related to percipere, "to perceive".
Rhymes for perceptive
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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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