perceivable
Americanadjective
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
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The delay in the incoming video feed is perceivable to the point that it may be game-breaking depending on your preferences.
From The Verge • Jul. 24, 2021
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
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
The entertainment industries had morally hectored their consumers for years, with no perceivable results.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2015
It happens sometimes too, and even without any of these perceivable Discharges, that insensible Perspiration expels the Relics of the poisonous Cause of this Disease, and the Patient recovers his Health.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
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