Definition of PERCEPTION

perception

Plural: perceptions

Noun

  • the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
  • a way of conceiving something
    • "Luther had a new perception of the Bible"
  • the process of perceiving
  • knowledge gained by perceiving
    • "a man admired for the depth of his perception"
  • becoming aware of something via the senses
  • The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
  • Conscious understanding of something.
  • Vision (ability)
  • Acuity

Examples

  • have perception of time

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English percepcioun, from Middle French percepcion, from Latin perceptiō (“a receiving or collecting, perception, comprehension”), from perceptus (“perceived, observed”), perfect passive participle of percipiō (“I perceive, observe”); see perceive.

Synonyms

percept, perceptual experience, sensing, ken

Scrabble Score: 16

perception: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
perception: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
perception: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

perception: valid Words With Friends Word