perception

/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
2. a way of conceiving something
   “Luther had a new perception of the Bible”
3. the process of perceiving
4. knowledge gained by perceiving
   “a man admired for the depth of his perception”
5. becoming aware of something via the senses

Synonyms for perception

• percept
• perceptual experience
• sensing

Words that rhyme with perception

• reception
• conception
• deception
• exception
• interception
• preconception
• contraception
• inception
• misconception
• misperception