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Perceived Definition & Meaning

perceived
adjective
  1. detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues; "the felt presence of an intruder"; "a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms"; "a perceived threat"
  2. detected by means of the senses; "a perceived difference in temperature"

"Perceived" in song lyrics

See how perceived is used in real songs:

  • "All my, trash is treasure, that's how it's perceived"
    Aceyalone — Takeoff
  • "That by the time it's perceived"
    Downtown Science — Radioactive
  • "As it is perceived"
    Mike Ladd f/ Company Flow — Bladerunners

Usage tips for "perceived"

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Frequently asked questions

What does perceived mean?
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues; "the felt presence of an intruder"; "a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms"; "a perceived threat" detected by means of the senses; "a perceived difference in temperature"
What part of speech is perceived?
Perceived is an adjective.
How many definitions does perceived have?
Perceived has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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