PERCEPT

percept, perception, perceptual experience

(noun) the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

percept (plural percepts)

(philosophy, psychology, now rare) Something perceived; the object of perception. [from 19th c.]

(philosophy, psychology, linguistics) A perceived object as it exists in the mind of someone perceiving it; the mental impression that is the result of perceiving something. [from 19th c.]

Anagrams

• precept

Source: Wiktionary


Per"cept, n. Etym: [From L. percipere, perceptum.]

Definition: That which is perceived. Sir W. Hamilton. The modern discussion between percept and concept, the one sensuous, the other intellectual. Max Müller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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