percipient

  1. Adjective.  Having the ability to perceive, especially to perceive quickly.
  2. Adjective.  (psychology, education) Perceiving events only in the moment, without reflection, as a very young child.
  3. Noun.  (philosophy, psychology) One who perceives something.
  4. Noun.  (parapsychology) One who has perceived a paranormal event.

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