perceptible
Americanadjective
adjective
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
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“Based on the current analysis of soil conditions, tunnel depths, and tunnel design,” the study found, “Metro predicts that noise and vibration from tunnel construction and subway operations would not be perceptible above the tunnels.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
There is a perceptible confidence among ministers at the moment that they have navigated a thorny few days fairly well.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
“The pace of expansion is barely perceptible and highlights persistent weakness in consumer spending and business investment,” Moneyfarm’s Richard Flax says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
When Kotb joined “Today,” she brought a perceptible dose of passion to the show.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025
“My body became highly impregnated with the contagion. My eyes were yellow, and sometimes a yellowness was perceptible in my face,” he noted.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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