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perceptive

adjective

Having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pəˈsɛptɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

    “A perceptive eye”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to perception

    “Perceptive faculties”

In context

Example Sentences

A perceptive eye
A perceptive observation
Perceptive faculties

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