verb (used with object), ap·per·ceived, ap·per·ceiv·ing. Psychology. 1.to have conscious perception of; comprehend.
2.to comprehend (a new idea) by assimilation with the sum of one's previous knowledge and experience.
Origin: 1250–1300; Middle English <
Old French aperceivre. See
ap-1,
perceive Related forms un·ap·per·ceived, adjective