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perceptiveness

UK/,pə:sep'tivnis/US
C2

Definitions

n.

The ability to notice and understand things quickly; keen insight

洞察力,敏锐

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
perceptivethrough, thoroughly
+
-nesstake, seize, hold
=perceptiveness

perceptive + -ness (state of) = "the quality of being perceptive." Transparent abstract noun.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her perceptiveness made her a great interviewer.

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