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perceptive

/pərˈsɛptɪv/
per · cep · tive pər · ˈsɛp · tɪv
English Definition
adj. having or showing sensitive insight
中文释义
洞察力强的，敏锐的
Significado en Español
perspicaz
한국어 뜻
통찰력 있는, 예리한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, nhạy bén
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Example Sentence

Her perceptive comments during the meeting impressed everyone.

她在会议上的敏锐评论让每个人都印象深刻。

Synonyms
insightful discerning acute observant
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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”?

  1. A dull
  2. B confused
  3. C ignorant
  4. D insightful
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D — insightful. “perceptive” means adj. having or showing sensitive insight

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A ______ teacher quickly notices when a quiet student is quietly struggling.

  1. A careless
  2. B dull
  3. C perceptive
  4. D unaware
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C — perceptive. “perceptive” means adj. having or showing sensitive insight

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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.

How do you use “perceptive” in a sentence?

Her perceptive comments during the meeting impressed everyone. (她在会议上的敏锐评论让每个人都印象深刻。)

What are synonyms for “perceptive”?

insightful, discerning, acute, observant — all close in meaning to perceptive (adj. having or showing sensitive insight).

Is “perceptive” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. perceptive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “perceptive”?

per(completely)+cept(take)+ive(adjective suffix) → able to completely grasp things → keen

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