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| 1. | [ noun ] the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept | |
| Synonyms: | perceptual_experience percept | |
| Related terms: | representation figure ground visual_percept form | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) the process of perceiving | |
| Related terms: | basic_cognitive_process sensation somesthesia detection touch somaesthesia visual_perception constancy auditory_perception perceive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a way of conceiving something | |
| Examples: | "Luther had a new perception of the Bible" |
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| Related terms: | conceptualization | |
| 4. | [ noun ] knowledge gained by perceiving | |
| Examples: | "a man admired for the depth of his perception" |
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| Related terms: | cognition penetration cognizance discernment | |
| 5. | [ noun ] becoming aware of something via the senses | |
| Synonyms: | perceiving sensing | |
| Related terms: | sensory_activity look listening taste lipreading smell perceive | |
| Similar spelling: |
percept perceptive perceptibly perceptible perceptivity perceptively Persephone percipient perceptual perceiving perceive perceptually perceiver perceived |
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