perception (Meaning)
perception (n)
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
a way of conceiving something
the process of perceiving
knowledge gained by perceiving
becoming aware of something via the senses
perception (n.)
The act of perceiving; cognizance by the senses or intellect; apperhension by the bodily organs, or by the mind, of what is presented to them; discernment; apperhension; cognition.
The faculty of perceiving; the faculty, or peculiar part, of man's constitution by which he has knowledge through the medium or instrumentality of the bodily organs; the act of apperhending material objects or qualities through the senses; -- distinguished from conception.
The quality, state, or capability, of being affected by something external; sensation; sensibility.
An idea; a notion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perception
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- acuity
- wisdom
- understanding
- perceptivity
- sapience
- sagaciousness
- intellect
- comprehension
- sagacity
- intelligence
- sense
- perceptiveness
- discernment
Antonyms:
- simplemindedness
- insanity
- silliness
- silliness
- madness
- foolishness
- madness
- folly
- simplemindedness
- stupidity
- folly
- foolishness
- unreasonableness
- craziness
- insanity
- unreasonableness
- irrationality
- imbecility
- craziness
- unsoundness
- unsoundness
- mindlessness
- stupidity
- illogic
- imbecility
- mindlessness
- illogic
- irrationality
Synonyms:
- astuteness
- foresightedness
- prudence
- logic
- cleverness
- brain(s)
- brightness
- acumen
- judgment
- mentality
- canniness
- foresight
- appreciation
- sanity
- penetration
- wit
- smartness
- percipience
- judgement
- perspicacity
- apprehension
- discrimination
- sageness
- grasp
- reason
- braininess
- power
- judiciousness
- clear-sightedness
- brilliance
- gray matter
- keenness
- rationality
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perception Sentence Examples
- Our perception of reality is often influenced by our preconceived notions.
- The artist's unique perception is evident in the vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
- The media's portrayal of events can shape our perception of the world.
- The elderly often have a different perception of time and events.
- Cultural differences can lead to vastly different perceptions of appropriate behavior.
- Our perception of ourselves can be affected by feedback from others.
- Optical illusions demonstrate the fallibility of our perception.
- The patient's altered perception of reality suggests a neurological disorder.
- The teacher hoped to change the students' negative perception of mathematics.
- The company's marketing campaign aimed to shift consumers' perception of its products.
FAQs About the word perception
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept, a way of conceiving something, the process of perceiving, knowledge gain
sensitivity,insight, acuity, wisdom, understanding,perceptivity, sapience, sagaciousness, intellect, comprehension
idiocy, dulness, dullness, obtuseness, obtuseness, dullness, density, dulness,density, idiocy
Our perception of reality is often influenced by our preconceived notions.
The artist's unique perception is evident in the vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
The media's portrayal of events can shape our perception of the world.
The elderly often have a different perception of time and events.
