percept(n = noun.cognition) perception, perceptual experience - the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept;
is a kind of internal representation, mental representation, representation
has parts: form, pattern, shape
has particulars: figure, ground, visual image, visual percept
That which is perceived. Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]
"The modern discussion between percept and concept, the one sensuous, the other intellectual." [1913 Webster]
percept, n. Philos.
1 an object of perception.
2 a mental concept resulting from perceiving, esp. by sight.
Etymology:
L perceptum perceived (thing), neut. past part. of percipere PERCEIVE, after concept