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perceivable

[ per-see-vuh-buhl ]
/ pərˈsi və bəl /
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adjective
capable of being perceived; perceptible.
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Origin of perceivable

First recorded in 1400–50, perceivable is from the late Middle English word perceyvable.See perceive, -able

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Words related to perceivable

apparent, apprehensible, noticeable, observable, obvious, perceptible, visible, cognitive, cognizable, cognoscible, comprehensible, corporeal, discernible, intelligible, knowing, observant, palpable, patent, percipient, perspicacious
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