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William A Hupy
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percipient

Postby William A Hupy » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:26 am

Meaning astute. One who perceives. From per, thoroughly…and capere, to grasp. PIE root is kap, to grasp. Kap is also in capable.

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Re: percipient

Postby Slava » Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:50 pm

Taken up and treated here.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.


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