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perceptionthe 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/

Korean meaning: 지각, 인식 (감각을 통해 무언가를 알아채는 능력)

Korean pronunciation: 퍼-셉-션 (강세: 셉)

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

perception concept
💡 Concept

Sensing danger through awareness

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perception rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the grand reception, perception reveals the deception

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pərˈsepʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈsepʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixper--
Rootcept
Suffix--ion

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).

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🎵Rhyme

receptiondeceptionconceptionexception
reception
deception
conception
exception

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's perception is so sharp that it can hear a can opener from three rooms away.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awarenessrecognitionunderstandinginsightconsciousness

Antonyms

ignoranceunawarenessmisperception

Related

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