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perceived - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'perceived' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Perceived [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Perceive

Meaning of 'perceived' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . perceived [ s]
Meaning (1):
- detected by means of the senses
Example in sentence:
  • a perceived difference in temperature
Meaning (2):
- detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
Example in sentence:
  • a perceived threat;
  • a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms;
  • the felt presence of an intruder