perceptible

[per-sep-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable.

   a perceptible change in his behavior.

   Synonyms: apparent, discernible

perceptible

/ pəˈsɛptəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be perceived; noticeable or recognizable

Other Word Forms

• perceptibility noun
• perceptibleness noun
• perceptibly adverb
• nonperceptibility noun
• nonperceptible adjective
• nonperceptibleness noun
• nonperceptibly adverb
• unperceptible adjective
• unperceptibleness noun
• unperceptibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of perceptible¹

From the Late Latin word perceptibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See percept, -ible

Example Sentences

It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when there was a perceptible difference between Megyn Kelly and Ann Coulter.

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Rice also struck down the plan’s requirement that smoke damage must be something perceptible rather than detected by laboratory testing.

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This is "owing to a combination of their complex modern materials, lack of a traditional coating layer, and intensity of flat colour fields, which make even the smallest areas of damage instantly perceptible," she said.

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And we know as well that people who run businesses can make very bad decisions and that people with no perceptible ability find themselves in positions of power.

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When Kotb joined “Today,” she brought a perceptible dose of passion to the show.

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Related Words

• appreciable 
• audible 
• detectable www.thesaurus.com
• discernible 
• distinct 
• distinguishable 
• observable 
• palpable