1
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with great perceptivity the author sees that the controversy embroiling the town is really about class and cultural differences
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the perceptivity of that epicure's palate is legendary in food and wine circles
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Noun
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Wall Street analysts guide investors with their research and useful insights, but some consistently outperform others with strong, accurate calls.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Enrolling in the early smartwatch feasibility study gave her new insight.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Perceptivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptivity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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