perceptive
/pərˈsɛptɪv/
per · cep · tive
pər · ˈsɛp · tɪv
English Definition
adj. having or showing sensitive insight
Significado en Español
perspicaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, nhạy bén
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(completely)+cept(take)+ive(adjective suffix) → able to completely grasp things → keen
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “perceptive”?
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A
ignorant
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B
insightful
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C
confused
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D
dull
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B — insightful.
“perceptive” means adj. having or showing sensitive insight
Common questions about “perceptive”
What does “perceptive” mean?
perceptive — adj. having or showing sensitive insight. In Chinese: 洞察力强的，敏锐的.
How do you pronounce “perceptive”?
perceptive is pronounced /pərˈsɛptɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · cep · tive.
Is “perceptive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. perceptive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perceptive”?
per(completely)+cept(take)+ive(adjective suffix) → able to completely grasp things → keen
