C2 adjective 중립

perceptive

/pəˈsep.tɪv/

Perceptive describes a person who has the ability to see or understand things quickly, especially things that are not obvious to others. It implies a high degree of insight, sensitivity, and mental sharpness in observing details or emotions.

예시

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1

He's very perceptive; he knew I was upset before I even said a word.

He is very good at noticing subtle emotional changes in others.

2

The committee's perceptive analysis of the social landscape informed the new policy.

The group's insightful examination of society helped create the rule.

3

Wow, you're perceptive! How did you guess I was hiding something?

You are really sharp and noticed my secret easily.

어휘 가족

명사
perceptiveness
Verb
perceive
부사
perceptively
형용사
perceptive
관련
perception
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'perspective.' A perceptive person is someone who has the right 'perspective' to see the truth behind a situation.

빠른 퀴즈

The detective made several _______ observations that eventually led to the suspect's confession.

정답!

정답은: perceptive

예시

1

He's very perceptive; he knew I was upset before I even said a word.

everyday

He is very good at noticing subtle emotional changes in others.

2

The committee's perceptive analysis of the social landscape informed the new policy.

formal

The group's insightful examination of society helped create the rule.

3

Wow, you're perceptive! How did you guess I was hiding something?

informal

You are really sharp and noticed my secret easily.

4

Perceptive observations regarding the narrative structure reveal the author's underlying bias.

academic

Deep and insightful comments on the story's build show the writer's prejudice.

5

A perceptive leader can anticipate market shifts before competitors even notice them.

business

An insightful manager predicts changes in the industry ahead of others.

어휘 가족

명사
perceptiveness
Verb
perceive
부사
perceptively
형용사
perceptive
관련
perception

자주 쓰는 조합

perceptive observer someone who notices details very well
highly perceptive extremely insightful or observant
perceptive comment a remark that shows deep understanding
perceptive eye the ability to notice small but important things
perceptive analysis a detailed and insightful examination

자주 쓰는 구문

a perceptive mind

an intellect that understands things quickly and deeply

perceptive of others' needs

being aware of what other people require or feel

a perceptive critique

a review that identifies subtle strengths or flaws

자주 혼동되는 단어

perceptive vs perceptual

Perceptual relates to the physical process of the senses (e.g., perceptual skills), whereas perceptive relates to mental insight and understanding.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'perceptive' as a compliment to describe someone's intelligence or emotional intelligence. It is most commonly used to describe people, their comments, or their observations.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'perceptive' when they mean 'perceivable' (able to be seen). Remember that 'perceptive' is the quality of the person looking, not the object being looked at.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'perspective.' A perceptive person is someone who has the right 'perspective' to see the truth behind a situation.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'percept-', meaning 'seized or understood', from the verb 'percipere'.

문법 패턴

adjective + noun (e.g., a perceptive student) be + perceptive + of (e.g., she is perceptive of the risks) it is/was perceptive of someone to (e.g., it was perceptive of him to notice)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking professional and academic cultures, being called 'perceptive' is a high form of praise for one's analytical or social abilities.

빠른 퀴즈

The detective made several _______ observations that eventually led to the suspect's confession.

정답!

정답은: perceptive

관련 단어

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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