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perception |pərˈsep sh ən|nounthe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses : the normal limits to human perception.• the state of being or process of becoming aware of something in such a way : the perception of pain.• a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression : Hollywood's perception of the tastes of the American public | we need to challenge many popular perceptions of old age.• intuitive understanding and insight : “He wouldn't have accepted,” said my mother with unusual perception.• Psychology & Zoology the neurophysiological processes, including memory, by which an organism becomes aware of and interprets external stimuli.DERIVATIVESperceptional |- sh ənl; - sh nəl| |pərˈsɛpʃənl| |pərˈsɛpʃnəl|adjectiveORIGIN late Middle English : from Latin perceptio(n-), from the verbpercipere ‘seize, understand’ (see perceive ).–adjective

1.

having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, orintuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.

2.

having the power or faculty of perceiving.

3.

of, pertaining to, or showing perception.

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• 3 August 2010
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