perceptible

American  

[per-sep-tuh-buhl] / pərˈsɛp tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable.

   a perceptible change in his behavior.

   Synonyms:

   apparent, discernible

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perceptible British  

/ pəˈsɛptəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be perceived; noticeable or recognizable

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of perceptible

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

Example Sentences

With control of the muscles of the foot the toes may be brought down to the floor without any movement that is perceptible to the eye.

From Literature

It is not until the sixth century B.C., when Achaemenid Persians conquered Mesopotamia and much of the Eastern Mediterranean, that dimly perceptible Carthaginians come into view.

From The Wall Street Journal

GDP growth from one quarter to the next is barely perceptible, and manufacturing and construction are notably weak.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That’s part of the fun,” Van Hulsen says as she brings over a sterling silver ice cream scoop engraved with “There’s nothing wrong with me that ice cream can’t fix” in barely perceptible cursive.

From Los Angeles Times

The mouth renders the verdict: a barely perceptible sneer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• appreciable
• audible
• detectable
• discernible
• distinct
• distinguishable
• observable
• palpable