perception
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
- (countable, uncountable) Conscious understanding of something.
- (countable, uncountable) Vision (ability)
- (countable, uncountable) Acuity
Synonyms
perceptual experience
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pəˈsɛpʃn̩/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English percepcioun, from Middle French percepcion, from Latin perceptiō (“a receiving or collecting, perception, comprehension”), from perceptus (“perceived, observed”), perfect passive participle of percipiō (“I perceive, observe”); see perceive.
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