perception — the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsepʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat's perception is so sharp that it can hear a can opener from three rooms away.
- The teacher's perception of my homework quality differs greatly from mine.
- Good lighting can improve your perception of colors in photographs.
perception
NOUN[/pərˈsepʃən/]
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Her perception of the situation changed after hearing both sides of the story.
The artist's perception allowed her to notice beauty in ordinary things. (👁️ See + 🧠 Understand → Perception = the way you see and understand something.)
A new perception gave her a different perspective and deeper understanding.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perceptio', derived from 'percipere' meaning 'to seize, understand, or perceive'. The word combines the prefix 'per-' (through) with 'capere' (to take or grasp).
Breakdown
per- (through) + -cept (from capere, to take/grasp) + -ion (noun suffix) = perception
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📝Examples
“My cat's perception is so sharp that it can hear a can opener from three rooms away.”
“The teacher's perception of my homework quality differs greatly from mine.”
“Good lighting can improve your perception of colors in photographs.”
“Cultural differences can affect our perception of time and punctuality.”
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