Perceptive

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɛptɪv/

Definitions of perceptive

adjective having or showing keen insight or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 She is very perceptive and always notices when something is wrong.

A2 The perceptive student quickly understood the complex math problem.

B1 His perceptive nature allowed him to see through people's lies.

B2 The detective's perceptive skills helped him solve the case quickly.

C1 Her perceptive analysis of the situation impressed everyone in the boardroom.

C2 The author's perceptive insights into human nature made his novels truly captivating.

Examples of perceptive in a Sentence

formal She is known for being highly perceptive and able to pick up on subtle cues in social situations.

informal My perceptive friend always knows when something is bothering me, even when I try to hide it.

slang Dude, you're so perceptive, you can read people like a book!

figurative His perceptive nature allowed him to see beyond the surface and understand the deeper meaning behind the words.

Grammatical Forms of perceptive

past tense

perceived

plural

perceptives

comparative

more perceptive

superlative

most perceptive

present tense

perceives

future tense

will perceive

perfect tense

has perceived

continuous tense

is perceiving

singular

perceptive

positive degree

perceptive

infinitive

to perceive

gerund

perceiving

participle

perceiving

Origin and Evolution of perceptive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perceptive' originated from the Latin word 'perceptivus', which is derived from the verb 'percipere' meaning 'to perceive'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perceptive' has evolved to encompass not only the act of perceiving or noticing things, but also the ability to understand and interpret them accurately.