PERCEPTIVE


Meaning of PERCEPTIVE in English

— perceptively , adv. — perceptivity, perceptiveness , n.

/peuhr sep"tiv/ , adj.

1. having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.

2. having the power or faculty of perceiving.

3. of, pertaining to, or showing perception.

[ 1650-60; percept ( us ) (see PERCEPT) + -IVE ]

Syn. 1. discerning, sensitive, keen, astute.

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