Perceptief
Example: Haar perceptieve inzichten helpen ons om complexe problemen op te lossen.
Definition
"Perceptief" is an adjective describing someone who has a keen ability to notice, understand, and interpret subtle details or nuances, especially in situations or behaviors. For example, "Her perceptive insights help us solve complex problems."
Etymology
The word "perceptief" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin root 'percipere,' which means 'to perceive' or 'to grasp.' It reflects the quality of being perceptive or having sharp observation skills. Did you know that 'perceptief' shares roots with the English word 'perceptive'?
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"Perceptief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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