Meaning of percept in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpərsɛpt/

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  1. Noun

    percept

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Latin perceptum‘something perceived’, neuter past participle of percipere‘seize, understand’, on the pattern of concept

    Definitions

    1. the representation of what is perceived

    Examples

    • « basic component in the formation of a concept »

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