tr.v. ap·per·ceived, ap·per·ceiv·ing, ap·per·ceives 1. To perceive (something) while being conscious of perceiving. 2. To form an idea of (something) by relating it to past experience or prior perceptions. [Back-formation from APPERCEPTION.] |
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