Percipient
[pər-SIP-ee-ənt]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, mid-17th century
1.
Having a good understanding of things; perceptive.
Examples of Percipient in a sentence
"Ethan was a quiet, but percipient, kind of guy."
"The percipient expression on her face showed her understanding."
About Percipient
This word comes from the Latin “percipient,” meaning “seizing, understanding,” from the verb “percipere.”
Did you Know?
Percipient can also be a noun. In that context, it means “(especially in philosophy or with reference to psychic phenomena) a person who is able to perceive things.”
