perceptive
gb/pɚsˈɛptɪv/ us/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
C1
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
adjective
C1
property
1
showing deep understanding
able to understand things quickly and accurately
Модель уживання:
a perceptive [comment/remark/analysis]; perceptive about [something]
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse with perceptible (= able to be noticed). Perceptive describes a person or their comment, not something that can be seen or heard.
Синоніми
insightful (Emphasizes depth of understanding and good judgment.)
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astute (Often suggests practical intelligence or strategic understanding.)
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discerning (Focuses on recognizing quality or subtle differences.)
Антоніми
obtuse (Slow to understand or notice what is important.)
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uninsightful (Lacking depth of understanding.)
Словосполучення
perceptive comment
|perceptive remark
|perceptive analysis
|perceptive observation
|a perceptive reader
|a perceptive critic
|a perceptive interview
|highly perceptive
|remarkably perceptive
|quite perceptive
Теми
communication
|people
|thinking
Приклади
- She made a perceptive comment about why the team was struggling.
- His perceptive analysis helped us see the real cause of the problem.
- The interviewer was perceptive and asked follow-up questions at exactly the right moments.
Навчальні приклади
- You are very perceptive about people.
- That was a perceptive remark.
adjective
C1
property
2
quick to notice details
good at noticing small things
Модель уживання:
a perceptive [observer/person]; perceptive of [details/changes]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use *perceptive* where *sensitive* is needed; perceptive means noticing/understanding, not easily hurt or emotionally reactive.
Синоніми
observant (More directly about noticing details, especially visually.)
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sharp (Informal; suggests quick, accurate noticing and thinking.)
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aware (Broader; can mean simply noticing, not necessarily with insight.)
Антоніми
unobservant (Not good at noticing details.)
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inattentive (Not paying attention, so details are missed.)
Словосполучення
perceptive observer
|perceptive eye
|perceptive mind
|perceptive listener
|a perceptive child
|a perceptive student
|perceptive to changes
|perceptive of patterns
|extremely perceptive
|naturally perceptive
Теми
daily_life
|people
|senses
Приклади
- A perceptive teacher noticed that he was unusually quiet and checked in with him after class.
- She’s perceptive enough to pick up on tiny changes in his mood.
- He’s a perceptive listener and remembers what people say.
Навчальні приклади
- My sister is perceptive and notices everything.
- He is perceptive of small changes.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
related to perception
connected to perceiving things with the senses
Модель уживання:
perceptive [abilities/processes/mechanisms]
Поширена помилка:
In everyday English, prefer perceptual (not perceptive) for technical meanings like 'perceptual system'.
Синоніми
perceptual (Much more common in technical and academic contexts.)
Антоніми
nonperceptive (Not related to perceiving; rare and mainly technical.)
Словосполучення
perceptive abilities
|perceptive processes
|perceptive mechanisms
|perceptive capacity
|perceptive function
Теми
psychology
|science
Приклади
- The study measured perceptive abilities such as recognizing faces and matching sounds to images.
- Researchers discussed how perceptive processes develop in early childhood.
Граматика
Словникова форма
perceptive
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
US/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
Склади й наголос
per - cept - ive (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: perceptive
Споріднені слова
Core family
perceive
verb B1
perception
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unperceptive
adjective
imperceptible
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptibly
adverb
Вирази
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