‖A′per′çu″ (ȧ′pâr′sụ″), n.; pl. Aperçus (–sụ″). [F., prop. p. p. of apercevoir to perceive.] 1. A first view or glance, or the perception or estimation so obtained; an immediate apprehension or insight, appreciative rather than analytic.
The main object being to develop the several aperçus or insights which furnish the method of such psychology. W. T. Harris.
A series of partial and more or less disparate aperçus or outlooks; each for itself a center of experience. James Ward.
2. Hence, a brief or detached view; conspectus; sketch.