perceptive

[per-sep-tiv]

adjective

1. having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition.

   a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.

   Synonyms: astute, keen, sensitive, discerning

2. having the power or faculty of perceiving.

3. of, relating to, or showing perception.

perceptive

/ pəˈsɛptɪv /

adjective

1. quick at perceiving; observant

2. perceptual

3. able to perceive

Other Word Forms

• perceptively adverb
• perceptivity noun
• perceptiveness noun
• nonperceptive adjective
• nonperceptively adverb
• nonperceptiveness noun
• nonperceptivity noun
• self-perceptive adjective
• semiperceptive adjective
• unperceptive adjective
• unperceptively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of perceptive¹

1650–60; < Latin percept ( us ) ( percept ) + -ive

Example Sentences

Twelve months on, their visit brought more words of caution from Amorim about his side's evolution that proved equally perceptive.

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There, in the confines of its pages, Nora recognizes that her father has a much more innate and perceptive knowledge of her that neither of them ever could’ve imagined.

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For elements that they share, both two very intelligent, bright, sharp, perceptive people who seemingly have gone through similar trauma in their own lives, they are different.

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He spent his initial internship days showcasing his perceptive eye by compiling magazine photos for music video storyboards.

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In a perceptive statement, Fed governor Stephen Miran stressed on Oct.

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Related Words

• astute 
• discerning 
• discreet 
• incisive 
• insightful 
• intuitive 
• knowing 
• knowledgeable 
• observant 
• penetrating 
• wise