word
Perception
Pur-SEH-pshuhn
/pɜːrˈsɛpʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
perception
Dictionary meaning
Becoming aware of something via the senses.
Examples
- My perception of the events was biased.
- Luther had a new perception of the Bible.
Synonyms: sensing
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