What does PERCEPTION mean?

Pronunciation
/pərˈsɛpʃən/
Letters
10
Scrabble score
16
Words With Friends score
20
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
  2. a way of conceiving something“Luther had a new perception of the Bible”
  3. the process of perceiving
  4. knowledge gained by perceiving“a man admired for the depth of his perception”
  5. becoming aware of something via the senses

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

perceptions17

Anagrams of PERCEPTION

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside PERCEPTION

324 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is PERCEPTION a valid word in word games?

PERCEPTION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is PERCEPTION worth?

PERCEPTION is worth 16 points with Scrabble letter values and 20 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from PERCEPTION?

324 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.