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percept vs representation

representation vs percept

percept and representation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
percept Yes No No No
representation Yes No No No
As nouns, representation is a hypernym of percept; that is, representation is a word with a broader meaning than percept:
  • percept: the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
  • representation: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Other hypernyms of percept include internal representation, mental representation.
percept (noun) representation (noun)
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
a performance of a play
a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
Difference between percept and representation

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