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perceptions

 

[ pษ™หˆsษ›pสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

Perceptions refer to the way in which we interpret and make sense of the world around us. They involve the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, resulting in our awareness and understanding of our environment.

Synonyms

awareness, interpretation, understanding

Examples of usage

  • Our perceptions are influenced by our past experiences.
  • Cultural factors can also shape our perceptions of reality.
Context #2 | Noun

in philosophy

In philosophy, perceptions are often discussed in the context of epistemology, which deals with the nature and scope of knowledge. Perceptions are seen as the immediate objects of sensory experience, through which we gain knowledge about the external world.

Synonyms

cognition, insight, sensory experience

Examples of usage

  • Philosophers debate the reliability of perceptions as sources of knowledge.
  • The role of perceptions in shaping our beliefs is a central topic in epistemology.

Translations

Translations of the word "perceptions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น percepรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคฐเคฃเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahrnehmungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persepsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะธะนะฝัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postrzegania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช่ญ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perceptions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ percepciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท algฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตูˆุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnรญmรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรญmania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿ็Ÿฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dojemanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qavrayฤฑลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ percepciones

Etymology

The word 'perception' has its roots in the Latin word 'perceptio', which means 'receiving, collecting'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, originally used in the context of the act or faculty of perceiving. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the mental process of interpreting sensory information. The study of perceptions has been central to various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,824 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.