perceiving

Variant of perceive

perceive definition

per·ceive (pər sēv′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb perceived -·ceived′, perceiving -·ceiv′·ing

  1. to grasp mentally; take note (of); observe
  2. to become aware (of) through one of the senses, esp. through sight

Etymology: ME perceyven < OFr perceivre < L percipere, to take hold of, feel, comprehend < per, through + capere, to take: see have

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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