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
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She is a very percipient observer of human nature.
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His percipient analysis of the situation proved to be correct.
Noun
a person who has a good understanding of things; a perceptive person
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He is known as a great percipient in the field of psychology.
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Only a true percipient could have foreseen such an outcome.