perceptual

[ per-sep-choo-uh l ]
/ pərˈsɛp tʃu əl /
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adjective

of, relating to, or involving perception.

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Origin of perceptual

1875–80; percept + -ual, on the model of concept, conceptual

OTHER WORDS FROM perceptual

Words nearby perceptual

percentile, percept, perceptible, perception, perceptive, perceptual, perceptual defence, perceptual mapping, perceval, perch, perchance
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Words related to perceptual

emotional, feeling, intuitive, visceral, emotive, noncognitive

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British Dictionary definitions for perceptual

perceptual
/ (pəˈsɛptjʊəl) /

adjective

of or relating to perception

Derived forms of perceptual

perceptually, adverb
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Medical definitions for perceptual

perceptual
[ pər-sĕp′chōō-əl ]

adj.

Of, based on, or involving perception.
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