Percipient

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪpiənt/

Definitions of percipient

noun a person who perceives or is capable of perceiving; a perceiver

Example Sentences

A1 The percipient noticed a strange noise outside.

A2 The percipient could sense danger approaching.

B1 The percipient was quick to react to the unexpected situation.

B2 As a percipient, she was able to perceive subtle changes in the environment.

C1 The percipient's keen observation skills allowed them to anticipate the outcome.

C2 Being a percipient, he was able to analyze complex information and draw accurate conclusions.

adjective having the power of perceiving, especially keenly and readily

Example Sentences

A1 The percipient child noticed the colorful balloons.

A2 She was a percipient observer, always noticing small details.

B1 The detective's percipient skills helped solve the case.

B2 The artist's percipient eye captured the beauty of the landscape.

C1 The professor's percipient analysis of the data was highly praised.

C2 Her percipient understanding of human behavior made her an expert in her field.

Examples of percipient in a Sentence

formal The percipient individual was able to accurately perceive the subtle nuances in the painting.

informal She's always the most percipient one in the group, noticing things others don't.

slang That guy is so percipient, he can read people like a book.

figurative The detective's percipient skills allowed him to see through the suspect's lies.

Grammatical Forms of percipient

past tense

perceived

plural

percipients

comparative

more percipient

superlative

most percipient

present tense

perceives

future tense

will perceive

perfect tense

has perceived

continuous tense

is perceiving

singular

percipient

positive degree

percipient

infinitive

to perceive

gerund

perceiving

participle

perceiving

Origin and Evolution of percipient

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'percipient' originated from the Latin word 'percipere', which means 'to perceive'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'percipient' referred to someone who has the ability to perceive or understand things. Over time, the word has retained its meaning of being perceptive or insightful, but it is now commonly used in psychology and parapsychology to describe someone who is able to perceive information beyond the ordinary senses.