perceptual
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per·cep·tu·al

adjective \(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

Origin of PERCEPTUAL

percept + -ual (as in conceptual)
First Known Use: 1878

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per·cep·tu·al

adjective \(ˌ)pər-ˈsep-chə(-wə)l, -ˈsepsh-wəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PERCEPTUAL

: of, relating to, or involving perception especially in relation to immediate sensory experience <auditory perceptual deficits>
per·cep·tu·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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