perceptive
adjectiveHow many syllables in perceptive?
There are 3 syllables in the word perceptive.How to pronounce perceptive:
Definition of perceptive:
- perceptive (adjective):
- observant
- responsive to sensory stimuli discerning
- having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment.
Synonyms for perceptive:
accurate
acute
alert
apperceptive
apprehensive
astute
aware
delicate
discerning
discriminating
fine
good
incisive
insightful
intelligent
intuitive
keen
knifelike
observant
observing
penetrating
percipient
perspicacious
piercing
precise
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