perceptual
UK: pəˈsɛptʃuəl | US: pərˈsɛptʃuəl
adj. relating to or involving perception, especially through the senses
adj. capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind
perceptual = percept<to perceive> + ual<adjective suffix>
- percept (from Latin perceptum, past participle of percipere "to perceive, seize entirely")
- per- (thoroughly) + -cept (take, seize)
- ual (adjective-forming suffix, from Latin -alis, indicating relation or pertaining to)
Etymology Origin:
The word perceptual traces back to Latin percipere ("to seize entirely, understand"), combining per- (thoroughly) and capere (to take). Over time, perceptum (the past participle) evolved into percept in English, retaining the core idea of "grasping through the senses or mind." The suffix -ual was later added to form the adjective, aligning with similar constructs like conceptual or actual. This reflects a logical progression from action (perceive) to quality (perceptual).
The study focuses on perceptual differences between age groups.
Her perceptual abilities allowed her to notice subtle changes in color.
Virtual reality aims to create a fully perceptual experience.
Artists often manipulate perceptual cues to evoke emotions.
The patient showed improved perceptual awareness after therapy.