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discretion vs perceptiveness

perceptiveness vs discretion

discretion and perceptiveness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discretion Yes No No No
perceptiveness Yes No No No
As nouns, perceptiveness is a hypernym of discretion; that is, perceptiveness is a word with a broader meaning than discretion:
  • discretion: refined taste; tact
  • perceptiveness: delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
Other hypernyms of discretion include appreciation, discernment, taste.
discretion (noun) perceptiveness (noun)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress perception of that which is obscure
refined taste; tact a feeling of understanding
freedom to act or judge on one's own
Difference between discretion and perceptiveness

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