■ noun
1》 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.
2》 a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something.
↘intuitive understanding and insight.
3》 Psychology & Zoology the neurophysiological processes, including memory, by which an organism becomes aware of and interprets external stimuli.
Derivatives
~al adjective
Origin
ME: from L. perceptio(n-) , from percipere (see perceive ).