perceptual

adjective

per·​cep·​tu·​al (ˌ)pər-ˈsep-chə-wəl 

-chəl,

-shwəl

: of, relating to, or involving perception especially in relation to immediate sensory experience

perceptually adverb

Examples of perceptual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In line with the idea that certain sounds may coincide with particular emotions, researchers have found that words may likewise link particular vowel sounds with certain experiences or perceptual associations. —Katarzyna Pisanski, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025

By training on a mix of images, videos, robotics data, and UI interactions, Microsoft claims that Magma is a true multimodal agent rather than just a perceptual model. —Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025

The perceptual consequences and neurophysiology of eye blinks Jack Knudson is an assistant editor at Discover with a strong interest in environmental science and history. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025

These perceptual pieces use mirrors to reflect images and light, creating mesmerizing patterns. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

percept + -ual (as in conceptual)

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

perceptual

adjective

per·​cep·​tu·​al (ˌ)pər-ˈsep-chə(-wə)l, -ˈsepsh-wəl 

: of, relating to, or involving perception especially in relation to immediate sensory experience

auditory perceptual deficits

perceptually

-ē 

adverb