PERCEPTIVELY

perceptively

(adverb) in a perceptive manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

perceptively (comparative more perceptively, superlative most perceptively)

In a perceptive manner.

Anagrams

• preceptively

Source: Wiktionary


PERCEPTIVE

Per*cep"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. perceptif.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the act or power of perceiving; having the faculty or power of perceiving; used in perception. "His perceptive and reflective faculties." Motley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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