Perceptual Meaning in English

word

US

pɝˈsɛptʃəwəɫ

per-SEP-choo-uhl

UK

pəsˈɛptʃuːəl

puh-SEP-choo-uhl

Definition

Related to how we sense, recognize, or interpret things using our senses, especially seeing or hearing.

Usage & Nuances

Academic and formal; used in psychology, neuroscience, and education to describe processes or abilities involving the senses. Collocates with 'perceptual ability', 'perceptual skills', 'perceptual differences'. Not used for general opinions or feelings—use 'perception' or 'opinion' in those cases.

• Spanish: perceptivo - de la percepción
• Portuguese (BR): perceptivo - da percepção
• Portuguese (PT): perceptivo - da perceção
• Chinese (Simplified): 感知的
• Chinese (Traditional): 感知的
• Hindi: संवेदनात्मक
• Arabic: إدراكي
• Bengali: ধারণাগত (ইন্দ্রিয়সম্পর্কিত)
• Russian: перцептивный
• Japanese: 知覚的
• Vietnamese: tri giác
• Korean: 지각적
• Turkish: algısal
• Urdu: ادراکی
• Indonesian: perseptual

Example Sentences

Children develop perceptual skills as they grow.

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Vision is an important perceptual process.

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He has perceptual difficulties with sound.

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There are perceptual differences in how people see colors.

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Music can help boost your perceptual abilities.

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Some animals have unique perceptual skills that humans lack.

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