Meaning of the word percipient in English

What does percipient mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

percipient

US /pɚˈsɪp.i.ənt/
UK /pəˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Adjective

having a good understanding of things; perceptive

Example:
She is a very percipient observer of human nature.
His percipient analysis of the situation proved to be correct.

Noun

a person who has a good understanding of things; a perceptive person

Example:
He is known as a great percipient in the field of psychology.
Only a true percipient could have foreseen such an outcome.