Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
percept
noun
/ˈpɜːrˌsɛpt/
Definition
A percept is a mental impression or representation of a thing, often formed as a result of sensory experience.
Examples
- After studying the artwork, her percept of beauty changed.
- The scientist defined the new percept developed from years of research in sensory psychology.
- His percept of the situation was entirely different from hers.
Meaning
It refers to the understanding or concept that arises from perceiving; it’s how we interpret and understand the world around us through our senses.
Synonyms
- impression
- concept
- representation
