perceive etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: percipere ("to take hold of, lay hold of")
• Proto-Indo-European: *per- ("through, completely") + *kap- ("to take")

Meaning:

• To become aware of through the senses
• To understand or apprehend the nature or meaning of something
• To have an opinion or impression about something

Origin:

The word "perceive" has been in use in English since the 14th century, when it was borrowed from the Anglo-French word "perceivre." This word, in turn, came from the Old French word "perceivre," which derived from the Latin word "percipere."

Examples of Usage:

• I perceived a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
• She perceived his anger as a sign of jealousy.
• The artist perceived the world through a unique lens.

perceive relate terms

• apercu

  Etymology French from apercevoir to perceive 16th century From Old French aperceivr

• perceive

  Etymology Latin percipere to take hold of lay hold of Proto Indo European per

• apperceive

  Etymology Latin appercipere meaning to perceive apprehend or understand ad to t

• apperception

  Etymology apperception n From French apperception from Latin ad meaning to

• discern

  Etymology Origin Latin Root Word Discernere Meaning To see apart to distinguish Me

• scent

• sentinel

  Etymology Middle English sentinal 15th century Old French sentinelle 14th century

• sapient

  Etymology Latin sapiens wise intelligent Old French sapient wise Meaning

• comprehend

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