percept

/ˈpərsept/

Definitions

1. noun

a perception or feeling of something

“She had a strong percept of his kindness.”

2. noun

a unit of psychological measurement, especially of sensation or perception

“The experiment measured the subjects’ percepts of color.”

3. noun

a mental image or concept

“The artist’s percepts of beauty influenced his work.”

4. verb

to become aware of something through the senses

“She began to perceive the beauty of nature.”

5. verb

to have a particular impression or feeling about something

“He perceives her as being very kind.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • illusion
  • misconception