Perception
/pərˈsɛp.ʃən/noun
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
Did you know?The word 'perception' is linked to the Latin root meaning 'to seize', reflecting how our senses capture the world around us, almost like magic!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kap-
“to seize or take”
Latin
Latin
perceptio
“a seizing or taking in, especially through the senses”
Late Latin
Late Latin
perceptio
“understanding or awareness, derived from sensory experience”
Middle English
Middle English
percepcion
“the act of taking in or grasping with the senses”
Modern English
English
perception
“the cognitive process of interpreting sensory information and awareness of the environment”