What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
perceptional
Example
Our perceptional abilities can be influenced by our past experiences. [perceptional: adjective]
Example
The artist's work explores the relationship between perceptional reality and subjective experience. [perceptional: adjective]
perceptual
Example
The perceptual system is responsible for processing visual information. [perceptual: adjective]
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The study examines how perceptual biases affect decision-making. [perceptual: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Perceptual is more commonly used than perceptional in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between perceptional and perceptual?
Both words are generally considered formal and are more likely to be used in academic or technical writing than in casual conversation.
