perceptive
adjective/pərˈsɛptɪv/
Frequency rank: #13,220 most common English word
Meaning
Having a good understanding of things; quick to notice or understand.
Example sentence
The editor gave perceptive feedback that helped the author see flaws she had never noticed before.
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