percipient
IPA: pɝsˈɪpiʌnt
noun
- (philosophy, psychology) One who perceives something.
- (parapsychology) One who has perceived a paranormal event.
adjective
- Having the ability to perceive, especially to perceive quickly.
- (psychology, education, dated) Perceiving events only in the moment, without reflection, as a very young child.
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Examples of "percipient" in Sentences
- As a percipient observer, she noticed the subtle changes in her friend's behavior
- The artist's percipient eye captured the smallest details in his landscape paintings
- Only the most percipient readers were able to decipher the hidden messages in the novel
- The detective's percipient instincts led him to the crucial piece of evidence
- The professor was known for his percipient analysis of complex philosophical texts
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