n.
- the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
▸the state of being or process of becoming aware of something in such a way.
- a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something.
▸intuitive understanding and insight.
- Psychology & Zoology the neurophysiological processes, including memory, by which an organism becomes aware of and interprets external stimuli.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from L. perceptio(n-), from percipere (see perceive).