PERCEPTIVITY Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

perceptivity

noun

Definition of perceptivity

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

Get timely insight into the cases, rulings, and constitutional questions defining America’s legal landscape.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Organizations developing solutions that leverage AI should focus on connecting expertise and insights, deploying effective solutions in a timely fashion and, importantly, objectively measuring impact.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of insight

Noun

The researchers conducted the tests from September 8 to 11, using different sensor configurations to assess the system’s sensitivity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Howard called additionally for a public apology from UMD's tennis club, sensitivity training for players and a donation of tournament funds to a local museum focused on African American history.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

There is no denying her perceptiveness, and her contemporaneous letters to her husband’s successor, Andrew Johnson—mostly attempts to secure positions for Lincoln loyalists—do not suggest a woman mentally finished off by yet more grief and loss.

— Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The future will favor perceptiveness.

— Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026

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