perceivable

American  

[per-see-vuh-buhl] / pərˈsi və bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being perceived; perceptible.

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Other Word Forms

• nonperceivable adjective
• nonperceivably adverb
• perceivability noun
• perceivableness noun
• perceivably adverb
• unperceivable adjective
• unperceivably adverb

Etymology

Origin of perceivable

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

Example Sentences

Without any story, character, or perceivable sub-text at all, Flappy Bird managed to scream at players: “Why are you doing this to yourself? Why are you doing this to your life?”

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2019

The depths of confusion and resentment are beginning to be perceivable, not only here but all across Europe, and it is discussion alone that would have prevented them.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2015

“Because of this, science is moving forward similarly to how a headless chicken walks, with no perceivable goal.”

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2015

One of Wai Phyo’s former employers, who saw him soon after Sept. 15 and noticed no perceivable change in his demeanor, has refused to be a character witness or be named by TIME.

From Time • Jul. 16, 2015

No sound was heard to interrupt the dreary silence that reigned around; no traces of inhabitants perceivable, and the gloomy uniformity of the prospect inspired the soul with melancholy.

From The History of Sandford and Merton by Day, Thomas