Perception: meaning, definitions and examples
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perception
[ pษหsษpส(ษ)n ]
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.
social
The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Public perception of the company improved after the charity event.
- Her perception of beauty is influenced by societal standards.
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:
๐ต๐น percepรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคพเคฐเคฃเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wahrnehmung
๐ฎ๐ฉ persepsi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะธะนะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ percepcja
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ฆ (ใกใใ)
๐ซ๐ท perception
๐ช๐ธ percepciรณn
๐น๐ท algฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๊ฐ (์ง๊ฐ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุฏุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vnรญmรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vnรญmanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฅ (gวnzhฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zaznavanje
๐ฎ๐ธ skynjun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qavrayฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.