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perceptive
having keen insight or understanding
Synonyms
- insightful
- observant
- discerning
Antonyms
- oblivious
- unaware
perceptive in a sentence
The perceptive detective noticed the tiny detail everyone else had missed.
Her perceptive comment about the painting's shadows revealed a technique the guide hadn't even mentioned.
Where it comes from
From Latin percipere 'to seize thoroughly, understand'
Memory hook
PERCEPTIVE — having sharp perception of what's really going on.
Read it in context
- A Place on the Table Science
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