Perception

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Perception n [L perception-, perceptio act of perceiving, fr. percipere] [14c] 1a: a result of perceiving: Observation b: a mental image: Concept 2 obs: Consciousness 3a: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation [color __] b: physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience 4a: quick, acute, and intuitive cognition: Appreciation b: a capacity for comprhension -syn see Discernment

Perceptible adj [1603] capable of being perceived esp. by the senses [a __ change in her tone] [the light became increasingly __] -syn Perceptible, Sensible, Palpable, Tangible, Appreciable, Ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. Perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent [a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener]. Sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind [an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature]. Palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable [the tension in the air was almost palpable]. Tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally [no tangible evidence of UFOs]. Appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable [an appreciable increase in income]. Ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance [exerted a ponderable influence on world events].