perceptiveness
The state of being perceptiveThe state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
More definitions
- the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding
- perception of that which is obscure
- a feeling of understanding
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- perception of that which is obscure:discernment
- a feeling of understanding:insightperceptivity
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values):tasteappreciationdiscernment
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedperceptive
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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