Perceptivity and Wit

Perceptivity

Perceptivity noun - The ability to understand inner qualities or relationships.
Usage example: with great perceptivity the author sees that the controversy embroiling the town is really about class and cultural differences

Wit and perceptivity are semantically related. in comprehension topic. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Perceptivity".

Wit

Wit noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.
Usage example: lacked the wit to see that the war was unwinnable

Perceptivity and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perceptivity" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling
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