Finesentence logo

Perceptively: meaning, definitions and examples

👁️
Add to dictionary

perceptively

 

[ pəˈsɛptɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe the way someone perceives or understands something

In a way that shows a deep understanding or insight, keenly aware of things, able to interpret and understand situations accurately.

Synonyms

discerningly, insightfully, intuitively

Examples of usage

  • She perceptively noted the subtle changes in his behavior.
  • He perceptively analyzed the situation and came up with a brilliant solution.
  • The detective perceptively noticed the small details that others overlooked.

Translations

Translations of the word "perceptively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perceptivelmente

🇮🇳 संज्ञानेत्रतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 wahrnehmend

🇮🇩 dengan tajam

🇺🇦 сприйнятливо

🇵🇱 spostrzegawczo

🇯🇵 洞察力を持って

🇫🇷 de manière perceptive

🇪🇸 perceptivamente

🇹🇷 algılayarak

🇰🇷 지각 있게

🇸🇦 بإدراك

🇨🇿 vnímavě

🇸🇰 vnímavo

🇨🇳 有洞察力地

🇸🇮 dojemljivo

🇮🇸 skynsamlega

🇰🇿 қабылдағыштықпен

🇬🇪 აღქმით

🇦🇿 qavrayışla

🇲🇽 perceptivamente

Etymology

The word 'perceptively' is derived from the adjective 'perceptive,' which comes from the Latin word 'perceptivus,' meaning 'having perception.' The concept of perception has been studied and discussed in philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science. The ability to perceive things accurately and deeply is considered a valuable skill in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,172 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.