[chalīo] (v) EN: realize suddenly ; have an intuition ; be perceptive ; discern ; be shrewdFR: avoir une intuition ; réaliser soudainement ; se rendre compte
a. [ Cf. F. perceptif. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the act or power of perceiving; having the faculty or power of perceiving; used in perception. “His perceptive and reflective faculties.” Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Possesing or exhibiting a high degree of understanding, insight, intuition, or analytical skill; as, he gave a perceptive analysis of the situation. [ PJC ]