perceptual
pronunciation
How to pronounce perceptual in British English:
UK [pəˈseptʃuəl]
How to pronounce perceptual in American English:
US [pərˈseptʃuəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to the act of perceiving
Word Origin
- perceptual (adj.)
- 1852; see percept + -al (1). Related: Perceptually.
Example
- 1. He noticed that the character of his perceptual experience had changed significantly .
- 2. Yes , blatant discrimination is a potential explanation . If not actual than certainly perceptual .
- 3. The aim of the study was to investigate how manipulating what is called perceptual load can affect awareness of an unexpected sound .
- 4. The mental workout required to keep the languages separate may create an " enhanced perceptual vigilance " that has lifelong benefits , werker said .
- 5. We could consult the perceptual grammar that governs human sight , its syntax of basic shapes and colors . Maybe our ancestors found these stimuli aesthetically pleasing because neurons are programmed to fire at the sight of them .