Percipience: meaning, definitions and examples
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percipience
[ pərˈsɪpɪəns ]
mental ability
Percipience refers to the capacity to perceive or understand things, particularly those that are subtle or complex. It indicates a heightened awareness and discernment that enables individuals to grasp deeper meanings and insights beyond mere appearances.
Synonyms
awareness, insight, perception, understanding.
Examples of usage
- Her percipience allowed her to navigate complex social dynamics with ease.
- The artist's percipience was evident in the way he captured the nuances of human emotion.
- His percipience regarding historical events made him an invaluable resource for the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "percipience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 percepção
🇮🇳 ध्यान
🇩🇪 Wahrnehmung
🇮🇩 persepsi
🇺🇦 сприймання
🇵🇱 percepcja
🇯🇵 知覚
🇫🇷 perception
🇪🇸 percepción
🇹🇷 algılama
🇰🇷 지각
🇸🇦 الإدراك
🇨🇿 vnímání
🇸🇰 vnímanie
🇨🇳 感知
🇸🇮 dojem
🇮🇸 skynjun
🇰🇿 түсінік
🇬🇪 გაგება
🇦🇿 qavrayış
🇲🇽 percepción
Etymology
The term 'percipience' derives from the Latin root 'percipere', which means 'to seize, take, or understand'. This root combines 'per', meaning 'through', with 'capere', meaning 'to take'. The evolution of the word reflects a focus on the process of gaining knowledge or insight through careful observation and cognition. In English, 'percipience' has maintained its emphasis on active understanding and has been used predominantly in philosophical and literary contexts to describe a deep level of discerning knowledge.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,293, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.