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perceivable

per·ceiv·a·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [per-see-vuh-buh l]
    • /pərˈsi və bəl/
    • /pəˈsiːvəbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-see-vuh-buh l]
    • /pərˈsi və bəl/

Definition of perceivable word

  • adjective perceivable capable of being perceived; perceptible. 1

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Origin of perceivable

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, perceivable is from the late Middle English word perceyvable. See perceive, -able

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Parts of speech for Perceivable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

perceivable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perceivable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for perceivable

adj perceivable

  • appreciable — An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed.
  • ascertainable — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
  • clear as a bell — (simile) totally clear: distinct and unmistakeable, as a bell's tone is clearly heard.
  • cognizable — perceptible

adjective perceivable

  • observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.

Top questions with perceivable

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