perceptual

adjective per·cep·tu·al \(ˌ)pər-ˈsep-chə-wəl, -chəl, -shwəl\

Definition of PERCEPTUAL

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

— per·cep·tu·al·ly adverb

percept + -ual (as in conceptual)

First Known Use: 1878

Medical Dictionary

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>

—per·cep·tu·al·ly \-ē\ adverb

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