[per.ceive] vt per.ceived ; per.ceiv.ing [ME, fr. MF perceivre, fr. L percipere, fr. per- thoroughly + capere to take--more at heave] (14c) 1 a: to attain awareness or understanding of b: to regard as being such "perceived threats" "was perceived as a loser"
2: to become aware of through the senses; esp: see, observe -- per.ceiv.able adj -- per.ceiv.ably adv -- per.ceiv.er n