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perceived

adjective

detected by means of the senses

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pəˈsiːvd

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Definitions

adjective

  1. detected by means of the senses

    “a perceived difference in temperature”

adjective

  1. detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

    “the felt presence of an intruder”

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Example Sentences

a perceived difference in temperature
the felt presence of an intruder
a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms
a perceived threat

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