Engels

perceptively

gb/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/ us/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
C1 Engels
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adverb C1 property
1

with keen understanding and insight

In a way that shows you notice and understand things well.

Gebruikspatroon: perceptively + [verb]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with *perceivably* (“in a noticeable way”), which is different.
Synoniemen
insightfully (Emphasizes deep understanding and good judgment.) | astutely (Stresses sharp, practical intelligence.) | shrewdly (Often suggests cleverness about motives or advantage.)
Antoniemen
obtusely (In a dull or slow-to-understand way.) | unobservantly (Without noticing details.)
Woordcombinaties
perceptively observed |perceptively noted |perceptively argued |perceptively analyzed |perceptively described |perceptively commented |perceptively pointed out |perceptively recognized |perceptively interpreted |perceptively read (a situation)
Thema's
communication |thinking |emotions
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.

Gebruikspatroon: perceptively + [adjective/verb]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This technical sense is rare in everyday English; most uses mean “insightfully.”
Synoniemen
perceptually (More common in scientific writing for this sense.)
Antoniemen
conceptually (Focused on ideas rather than sensory perception.)
Woordcombinaties
perceptively salient |perceptively different |perceptively similar |perceptively encoded |perceptively weighted
Thema's
psychology |science
Voorbeelden
  • The two colors are close numerically but perceptively distinct.
  • The interface groups options that are perceptively similar to reduce visual load.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
perceptively
IPA
GB/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
US/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
per - cept - ively (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: perceptively
  • Plural: perceptivelies
Woordfamilie
Forms
perceptivelies noun
Core family
perceive verb B1 perception noun B2 perceptive adjective C1
Related words
perceptible adjective C1 perceptiveness noun misperception noun
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible adjective C1 imperceptibly adverb C1 unperceptive adjective
Advanced or less common
perceptual adjective perceptually adverb misperceive verb
Uitdrukkingen

Er zijn nog geen uitdrukkingen gekoppeld aan dit item.

Welkom terug!

Log in om door te gaan

Nog geen account? Registreren