apperceptive
ərˈsɛp Origin:
1745–55; (< F) < Neo-Latin (Leibnitz) apperceptiōn-, stem of apperceptiō. See ap-1, perception
1745–55; (< F) < Neo-Latin (Leibnitz) apperceptiōn-, stem of apperceptiō. See ap-1, perception
Related forms
ap·per·cep·tive, adjective
ap·per·cep·tive·ly, adverb
pre·ap·per·cep·tion, noun
un·ap·per·cep·tive, adjective
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apperception (ˌæpəˈsɛpʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea |
| 2. | the act or process of apperceiving |
| apper'ceptive | |
| —adj | |
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| apperception (ˌæpəˈsɛpʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea |
| 2. | the act or process of apperceiving |
| apper'ceptive | |
| —adj | |
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apperception
1753, from Fr. aperception (17c.), from Ger. Apperzeption, coined by Leibniz (1646-1716) as noun corresponding to Fr. apercevoir "perceive, notice, become aware of" (11c., from L. ad "to" + percipere; see perceive) on analogy of Perzeption/percevoir.
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