Definitionadj. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Last update: July 7, 2015
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Vishwanath is having a penetrative mind in chess. [Please select]
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Far less plastic and form-loving than the Italian, the German intelligence was more penetrative, earnest, disputative, occupied with substantial problems. Starting with theological criticism, proceeding to the stage of solid studies in the three learned languages, German humanism occupied the attention of a widely scattered sect of erudite scholars; but it did not arouse the interest of the whole nation until it was forced into a violently militant attitude by Pfefferkorn's attack on Reuchlin. [Please select]
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While speaking he still bent his penetrative eye upon them, nor withdrew it till they had reached the bottom of the stairs. [Please select]
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The quality of his music is delicious, rich, penetrative, pure and vibrating like notes struck upon a harp. [Please select]
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Her comments on people were saltily satiric and penetrative of accepted hypocrisies. [Please select]
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Now, however, in my present dire strait I longed to call in the aid of his penetrative mind. [Please select]
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Indigo extract is notable for its level dyeing and penetrative properties, but it is not fast to light or milling. [Please select]
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They dye fairly easily, and uniform shades are readily obtained, while they possess some considerable penetrative power, so that they are well adapted for dyeing heavy piece goods. [Please select]
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Darwin as the founder of what is commonly called “Darwinism,” and regard him as perhaps the most penetrative and profound philosopher of modern times. [Please select]
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