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Perceptive Definition & Meaning

perceptive
adjective
  1. of or relating to perception; "perceptive faculties"
  2. having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation"

"Perceptive" in song lyrics

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  • "If it sounds like I'm stressing, then you're quite perceptive"
    Hieroglyphics — G.U.O.M.D
  • "Perceptive"
    X-Clan — Raise the Flag

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Frequently asked questions

What does perceptive mean?
of or relating to perception; "perceptive faculties" having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation"
What part of speech is perceptive?
Perceptive is an adjective.
How many definitions does perceptive have?
Perceptive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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