Dictionary Entry
apperception
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˌæpəˈsɛpʃən/Word FrequencyUncommon (2.61)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)(especially Kantianism) The mind's perception of itself as the subject or actor in its own states, unifying past and present experiences; self-consciousness, perception that reflects upon itself.
In a Sentence
“Through apperception, we understand how our past experiences shape our current thoughts and feelings.”
Published Usage Examples
“This is an act of "apperception" -- taking many separate pieces of evidence and experience and forging them together into a unified representation.”
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Origin
From German 'Apperzeption', from Latin 'apprehendere' (to grasp).
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