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perceptive
/pəˈsɛp.tɪv/
[/pəˈsɛp.tɪv/]
quick to notice and understand
Advancedadjective
Definition
Someone perceptive notices and understands things quickly and clearly. A perceptive observation reveals what others miss.
Example
She made a perceptive remark about the data.
She made a perceptive remark about the data.
Etymology
From Latin 'percipere', meaning to grasp or perceive.
How & Where It’s Used
Praises sharp, insightful observation.