perceptive (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def having the ability to perceive or understand
def keen in discernment
examples a perceptive eye
a perceptive observation
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Derivationally related form perceptive → perceptiveness; perceptive → perceptiveness
Derivationally related form perceptive → perceptiveness; perceptive → perceive
Derivationally related form perceptive → perceptivity
Antonym perceptive → unperceptive
Similar to acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp; apprehensive, discerning; apperceptive; insightful; observant, observing; quick-sighted, sharp-sighted, sharp-eyed; subtle; understanding
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Similar to acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp; apprehensive, discerning; apperceptive; insightful; observant, observing; quick-sighted, sharp-sighted, sharp-eyed; subtle; understanding
Antonym unperceptive → perceptive
Derived from adjective perceptively → perceptive
Derivationally related form perceptiveness → perceptive; perceive → perceptive
Derivationally related form perceptiveness → perceptive; perceptiveness → perceptive
Derivationally related form perceptivity → perceptive

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