Perception: meaning, definitions and examples

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perception

 

[ pษ™หˆsษ›pสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychological

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Synonyms

awareness, cognition, consciousness

Examples of usage

  • The perception of pain varies from person to person.
  • His perception of the situation was completely different from mine.
Context #2 | Noun

social

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Synonyms

opinion, perspective, view

Examples of usage

  • Public perception of the company improved after the charity event.
  • Her perception of beauty is influenced by societal standards.
Context #3 | Noun

philosophical

The mental grasp of objects, qualities, and other aspects, by the mind through the senses.

Synonyms

apprehension, comprehension, understanding

Examples of usage

  • His perception of reality was shaped by his philosophical beliefs.
  • The philosopher delved into the nature of perception and reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "perception" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น percepรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเคฃเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahrnehmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persepsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะธะนะฝัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ percepcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅ่ฆš (ใกใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perception

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ percepciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท algฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ฐ (์ง€๊ฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฏุฑุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnรญmรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรญmanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿ็Ÿฅ (gวŽnzhฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaznavanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒฅแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qavrayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ percepciรณn

Etymology

The word 'perception' originated from the Latin word 'perceptio', which means 'receiving, collecting, action of taking possession'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally in a philosophical context. Over time, 'perception' has evolved to encompass psychological, social, and philosophical meanings, reflecting the complex nature of human cognition and interpretation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,314, 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.