perceptive
1 synonym and 1 antonym for perceptive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
unperceptive
How to use perceptive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
perceptive observation
perceptive reader
highly perceptive
Etymology
From Latin perceptivus, related to percipere, "to perceive".
Full origin of perceptive →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".
