perceptive
[ per-sep-tiv ]
/ pərˈsɛp tɪv /
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adjective
having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
having the power or faculty of perceiving.
of, relating to, or showing perception.
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British Dictionary definitions for perceptive
perceptive
/ (pəˈsɛptɪv) /
adjective
quick at perceiving; observant
perceptual
able to perceive
Derived forms of perceptive
perceptively, adverbperceptiveness or perceptivity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for perceptive
perceptive
[ pər-sĕp′tĭv ]
adj.
Of or relating to perception.
Having the ability to perceive.
Keenly discerning.
Other words from perceptive
per′cep•tiv′i•ty (pûr′sĕp-tĭv′ĭ-tē) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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