Perceptually: meaning, definitions and examples

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perceptually

 

[ pərˈsɛpʧuəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sensory experience

Perceptually refers to the way something is understood or interpreted through the senses. It is often used in discussions about psychology, perception, and how individuals interpret stimuli from their environment. The term highlights the subjective nature of perception, as people may experience the same stimulus differently based on various factors such as prior experience or emotional state.

Synonyms

experientially, sensory, visually

Examples of usage

  • The painting was perceptually challenging, making viewers question their visual interpretation.
  • Perceptually, the music evoked feelings of nostalgia and joy.
  • The experiment aimed to measure how perceptually distinct objects influenced memory recall.

Translations

Translations of the word "perceptually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perceptualmente

🇮🇳 धारणा के अनुसार

🇩🇪 wahrnehmungsgemäß

🇮🇩 secara perseptual

🇺🇦 перцептивно

🇵🇱 percepcyjnie

🇯🇵 知覚的に

🇫🇷 perceptuellement

🇪🇸 perceptivamente

🇹🇷 algısal olarak

🇰🇷 지각적으로

🇸🇦 إدراكيا

🇨🇿 percepčně

🇸🇰 percepčne

🇨🇳 感知上

🇸🇮 perceptivno

🇮🇸 skynjunarlega

🇰🇿 перцептивті

🇬🇪 პერსეპტიურად

🇦🇿 qavrama baxımından

🇲🇽 perceptivamente

Etymology

The term 'perceptually' is derived from the word 'perception,' which has its origins in the Latin verb 'percipere', meaning 'to seize, perceive, or understand.' 'Perception' first entered the English language in the late 14th century, and it evolved from Middle French 'perception', which also traces back to Latin. The suffix '-ally' in 'perceptually' indicates belonging to or related to perception, and it was formed in accordance with the conventions of English word formation in the 19th century. Over time, the use of 'perceptually' has become more prevalent in academic and psychological discussions, especially as the study of human consciousness and cognition has expanded.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,158 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.