Conscious perception or awareness of something, especially when combined with reflection and understanding rather than mere passive observation.
From French 'aperception,' derived from Latin roots. Popularized by Leibniz to describe consciousness itself—the mind's awareness of its own perceptions.
Apperception is why you can look at something a hundred times and suddenly one day truly see it—it's the moment when your brain stops on autopilot and actually engages with reality!
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