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perceptive
adjective
Having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
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pəˈsɛptɪv
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adjective
Having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
“A perceptive eye”
adjective
Of or relating to perception
“Perceptive faculties”
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A perceptive eye
A perceptive observation
Perceptive faculties
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