Perceptive Meaning
/pəˈsɛptɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
nounA supposed organ of the brain, dealing with concrete observations of reality.
Sentence Examples
Too much alcohol paralyzes our perceptive powers.
Tom is a very perceptive man.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ detective immediately noticed the small clue at the crime scene this morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ teacher noticed that the student was struggling long before anyone else did.
Word Origin & History
From Latin perceptīvus.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ detective immediately noticed the small clue at the crime scene this morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ teacher noticed that the student was struggling long before anyone else did.