perceptivity

per·cep·tive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [per-sep-tiv]
- /pərˈsɛp tɪv/
- /ˌpɜː.səp.ˈtɪ.vɪ.tɪ/

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

Definitions of perceptivity word

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

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Origin of perceptivity

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 Perceptivity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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perceptivity 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.

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Synonyms for perceptivity

noun perceptivity

affectability — the ability to be influenced or affected by something
apperception — the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea
impressionability — easily impressed or influenced; susceptible: an impressionable youngster.
in sight — an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.
insight — an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.

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