perceivable

[per-see-vuh-buh l]

adjective

capable of being perceived; perceptible.

Origin of perceivable

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

Related formsper·ceiv·a·bil·i·ty, per·ceiv·a·ble·ness, nounper·ceiv·a·bly, adverbnon·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjectivenon·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverbun·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjectiveun·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for perceivably

Contemporary Examples of perceivably

It has since beguiled artists, critics, and art historians alike with its uncharacteristic look and perceivably lewd message.
Marcel Duchamp's Secret Masterpiece
Rachel Wolff
August 28, 2009

Historical Examples of perceivably

From this fact spring our significant movements which must hence be perceivably related to the beginning of some necessary action.
Criminal Psychology
Hans Gross

Word Origin and History for perceivably

perceivable

adj.

late 15c., from Old French percevable, from perçoivre (see perceive). Related: Perceivably.