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perceptive

UK
/pəˈsɛptɪv/
US
/pərˈsɛptɪv/

Translations

perceptiveadjective
more perceptive
Comp.
most perceptive
Super.
UK
/pəˈsɛptɪv/
US
/pərˈsɛptɪv/
perspicaceQui fait preuve de finesse d’esprit, de pénétration ou d’un bon sens de l’observation.
Her perceptive comments during the meeting impressed everyone.
Ses remarques perspicaces pendant la réunion ont impressionné tout le monde.
Additional translations
perceptifSens technique ou savant : relatif à la perception.
Synonyms
sensitive
observant
discerning
astute
sharp
aware
intuitive
insightful
Antonyms
unperceptive
obtuse

Definitions

perceptiveadjective
Having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition.
Her perceptive comments during the meeting impressed everyone.
Able to notice or discern things that are not immediately obvious.
The detective's perceptive nature allowed him to solve the case quickly.
Relating to perception; pertaining to the process of perceiving.
Perceptive abilities tend to diminish with age.
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