percept

(pʉrsept′)

noun

a recognizable sensation or impression received by the mind through the senses

Origin: back-form. (after concept) < perception

See percept in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The object of perception.
  2. A mental impression of something perceived by the senses, viewed as the basic component in the formation of concepts; a sense datum.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin perceptum

Origin: , neuter past participle of percipere, to perceive; see perceive

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