perception
/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/noun3 syllables
Perception means: the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept.
Synonyms for perception4
noun, as in the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
percept, perceptual experience
noun, as in becoming aware of something via the senses
What does perception mean?5
noun
1
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
2
becoming aware of something via the senses
3
a way of conceiving something“Luther had a new perception of the Bible”
4
the process of perceiving
5
knowledge gained by perceiving“a man admired for the depth of his perception”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with perception?8
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Perception in a sentence
- It is hard, perhaps even impossible, to define normal sensory perception.unknown
- As with everything, it's important to have a balanced sense of perception.terrywallwork
- Between two people there is no truth, only perception.carlosalberto
- In today's world, the perception of reality is sometimes more important than reality itself.Adelpa
- Scientifically, women don't have penises and you can't force everyone to share your perceptions.Amastan
- I'm afraid my depth perception is very poor.CM
- The simple perception of natural forms is a delight.unknown
- The perception of beauty is a moral test.unknown
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Forms of perception
as a noun
- plural
- perceptions