Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apperceptive
Adjective
/ˌæp.ərˈsɛp.tɪv/
Definition
Relating to the process of understanding and interpreting new information by connecting it to previously known concepts.
Examples
- His apperceptive skills allowed him to grasp the complex theory quickly.
- Children often use apperceptive reasoning to relate new words to their existing vocabulary.
Meaning
Apperceptive refers to the way in which we perceive and make sense of new experiences or information through the lens of what we already understand.
Synonyms
- Perceptive
- Insightful
- Understandable
