perceived

per-ceived · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Became aware of through the senses; noticed or observed.

  2. 2.

    Understood or interpreted in a particular way.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Regarded as or considered to be, often without objective verification.

Related words

Antonyms: ignored, missed, overlooked
See also: observe, perceive, perception
Synonyms: noticed, observed, recognized, sensed

Etymology

From Latin percipere, from per- meaning "through" and capere meaning "to take, seize." The word entered English through Old French percevoir.