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apperception
ap·per·cep·tion [ àppər sépsh'n ] (plural ap·per·cep·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
comprehension using past experiences: the comprehension or assimilation of something such as a new idea, in terms of previous experiences or perceptions
[Mid-18th century. < modern Latin apperception-< Latin perception- (see perception)]

ap·per·cep·tive adjective
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