Definition of "perceptual" [perceptual]

• Of, based on, or involving perception. (adjective)

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• "The coat which is perceived -- in this sense of the word 'coat' -- is what I call a perceptual object."
• "The challenge, though, with touching a speaker or even touching a musical instrument is what we call perceptual masking."
• "It would fall more in line with personality disorders, which are characterized by perceptual and interpersonal distortions."