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perceptive

🇬🇧 UK/pə'septɪv/🇺🇸 US/pә'septiv/
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Having sharp insight or understanding; quick to notice and interpret things accurately.

洞察力强的;敏锐的;有见地的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
perthrough, thoroughly
+
ceptake, seize, hold
+
ticonnector
+
vetending to, having the nature of
=perceptive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A perceptive reader will notice subtle clues hidden throughout the novel's narrative.

  • 2.

    Her perceptive comments about the situation revealed insights others had completely missed.

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