To consciously perceive, notice, or become aware of something through active attention and reflection.
From French 'apercevoir' (to perceive), derived from Latin 'apperceptus.' The philosophical term was popularized by German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in the 1600s.
Philosophers use 'apperceive' to mean something deeper than just seeing—it's the conscious, active noticing that separates human awareness from a camera simply recording images!
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