ap·per·ceive ( p  r-s v )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. [Back-formation from apperception.] |
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 | 1. | 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" |
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