Perceived: meaning, definitions and examples

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perceived

 

[ pษ™rหˆsiหvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sensory perception

To become aware of through the senses, especially through sight or hearing. To come to realize or understand. To regard as being such; consider. To achieve understanding of; apprehend. To regard as being such; consider. To interpret or regard (a person or a person's behavior) in a particular way.

Synonyms

discern, grasp, notice, realize, recognize.

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Word Description / Examples
discern

This word is appropriate when referring to the ability to recognize or distinguish something, often with some effort or keen insight.

  • She could discern the subtle differences between the two paintings.
  • It was hard to discern the truth among the many lies.
notice

Use this word when someone becomes aware of something in a casual or unintentional way, often something that is easily missed.

  • Did you notice the new painting in the hallway?
  • She noticed that he was wearing a new watch.
recognize

This word is suitable for identifying someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge. It can also mean acknowledging the existence or validity of something.

  • I didn't recognize you with your new haircut.
  • She recognized the importance of fair play in sports.
grasp

This is best used when talking about understanding something fully or comprehensively, especially complex ideas or concepts.

  • He finally grasped the theory after hours of study.
  • She couldn't grasp the significance of the complex data.
realize

Appropriate when someone becomes fully aware of something as a fact, often suddenly or previously unknown.

  • He realized he had left his keys at home.
  • She didn't realize the mistake until it was too late.

Examples of usage

  • He perceived the music as coming from a distant room.
  • She perceived that he was uncomfortable and decided to leave.
  • I perceive a note of sarcasm in his voice.
  • They perceived him as a threat.
  • The child perceived the teacher as strict.

Translations

Translations of the word "perceived" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น percebido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคญเคต เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wahrgenommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirasakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะธะนะฝัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postrzegany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช่ญ˜ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perรงu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ percibido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท algฤฑlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ง€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnรญmรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรญmanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿ็Ÿฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaznan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒฅแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qavranฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ percibido

Etymology

The word 'perceived' originates from the Latin word 'percipere', which means 'to seize, be conscious of, learn'. Over time, the meaning of 'perceived' has evolved to encompass the act of becoming aware of something through the senses or the mind. The concept of perception has been a topic of interest in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience.

See also: misperceive, perceivable, perceive, perceiving, perceptibly, perception, perceptions, perceptive, perceptiveness, perceptual, unperceived.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,167, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.