Can you pronounce percipient?  | | Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
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| | | adjective | 1. (Of a person) Having a good understanding of things; perceptive. |
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| noun | 1. (Especially in philosophy or with reference to psychic phenomena) A person who is able to perceive things. |
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 |  | | "Joel was quiet but percipient toward the emotions of people around him." |
| | | "As a percipient, she was often the first to notice when emotions were running high." |
| | | "Percipient reporters get the best scoops and offer the most insight." |
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 | | Latin, mid-17th century |
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 | | To be percipient is to be perceptive. Both words come from the Latin root "percipere," meaning "to receive, understand." Over time, though, "perceptive" became the more commonly used adjective, and "percipient" was relegated mostly to philosophical discussions. ... | | Continue Reading |
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