perceptively
gb/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/ us/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
with keen understanding and insight
In a way that shows you notice and understand things well.
Patrón de uso:
perceptively + [verb]
Error frecuente:
Often confused with *perceivably* (“in a noticeable way”), which is different.
Sinónimos
insightfully (Emphasizes deep understanding and good judgment.)
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astutely (Stresses sharp, practical intelligence.)
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shrewdly (Often suggests cleverness about motives or advantage.)
Antónimos
obtusely (In a dull or slow-to-understand way.)
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unobservantly (Without noticing details.)
Colocaciones
perceptively observed
|perceptively noted
|perceptively argued
|perceptively analyzed
|perceptively described
|perceptively commented
|perceptively pointed out
|perceptively recognized
|perceptively interpreted
|perceptively read (a situation)
Temas
communication
|thinking
|emotions
Ejemplos
- She perceptively noticed that he was avoiding the topic.
- The reviewer perceptively identified the novel’s central tension.
- He listened perceptively, picking up on the hesitation in her voice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She spoke perceptively about the problem.
- He watched perceptively.
adverb
technical
C2
relation
2
in a way related to perception
In a way that has to do with how we perceive things.
Patrón de uso:
perceptively + [adjective/verb]
Error frecuente:
This technical sense is rare in everyday English; most uses mean “insightfully.”
Sinónimos
perceptually (More common in scientific writing for this sense.)
Antónimos
conceptually (Focused on ideas rather than sensory perception.)
Colocaciones
perceptively salient
|perceptively different
|perceptively similar
|perceptively encoded
|perceptively weighted
Temas
psychology
|science
Ejemplos
- The two colors are close numerically but perceptively distinct.
- The interface groups options that are perceptively similar to reduce visual load.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
perceptively
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GB/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
US/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
Sílabas y acento
per - cept - ively (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: perceptively
- Plural: perceptivelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
perceptivelies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptually
adverb
misperceive
verb
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