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per·cep·tion (pər sep′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of perceiving or the ability to perceive; mental grasp of objects, qualities, etc. by means of the senses; awareness; comprehension
- insight or intuition, or the faculty for these
- the understanding, knowledge, etc. gotten by perceiving, or a specific idea, concept, impression, etc. so formed
Etymology: L perceptio < pp. of percipere: see perceive
Related Forms:
- perceptional per·cep′·tional adjective
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