perceptively

per·cep·tive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [per-sep-tiv]
- /pərˈsɛp tɪv/
- /pəˈsep.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-sep-tiv]
- /pərˈsɛp tɪv/

Definitions of perceptively word

adjective perceptively having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved. 1
adjective perceptively having the power or faculty of perceiving. 1
adjective perceptively of, relating to, or showing perception. 1

See all 3 definitions of perceptively

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Origin of perceptively

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin percept(us) (see percept) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Perceptively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Perceptively

perceptively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for perceptively

adv perceptively

affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
appreciatively — feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.
benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
compatibly — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.

adverb perceptively

astutely — of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
discerningly — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
emotionally — In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
feelingly — (of the expression of an emotion or opinion) in a heartfelt way.
finely — in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; minutely; nicely; subtly.

All 18 Synonyms of perceptively

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