apperceive

ap·per·ceive  (pr-sv)

tr.v. ap·per·ceived, ap·per·ceiv·ing, ap·per·ceives

1. To perceive (something) while being conscious of perceiving.

2. To perceive (something) in terms of past experience.

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[Back-formation from apperception.]

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apperceive [ˌæpəˈsiːv]

vb (tr)

1. to be aware of perceiving

2. (Psychology) Psychol to comprehend by assimilating (a perception) to ideas already in the mind

[from Old French aperceveir, from Latin percipere to perceive]

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Verb

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apperceive - perceive in terms of a past experience psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life perceive, comprehend - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"