percipient — having keen insight; perceptive and understanding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having keen insight; perceptive and understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsɪpiənt/
Korean meaning: 통찰력이 있는, 지각력이 뛰어난
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**시**피언트
Example Sentences
- My percipient grandmother can tell if I'm lying just by looking at my eyebrows.
- The percipient critic immediately recognized the painting as a forgery.
- Only the most percipient students noticed that the professor wore mismatched socks during the entire semester.
percipient
ADJECTIVE//pərˈsɪpiənt//
having keen insight; perceptive and understanding
a sharp-eyed detective carefully examines a complex evidence board filled with photos, clues, and connecting strings. She points to a small detail that others missed while her partner looks on with confusion. Suddenly her face lights up with understanding as she connects seemingly unrelated pieces of evidence. Her finger traces a pattern that reveals the solution to the mystery. Her partner's expression changes from confusion to amazement as he realizes what she discovered. Other detectives in the background stop their work to listen to her explanation. having keen insight and perceptive understanding
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin percipient-, from percipere meaning 'to take completely, grasp thoroughly.' The word literally describes someone who can fully 'catch' or understand information.
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📝Examples
“My percipient grandmother can tell if I'm lying just by looking at my eyebrows.”
“The percipient critic immediately recognized the painting as a forgery.”
“Only the most percipient students noticed that the professor wore mismatched socks during the entire semester.”
“Her percipient understanding of human nature made her an excellent therapist.”
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