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- [per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
- /pəˈsep.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
Definitions of perceptible word
- adjective perceptible capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior. 1
- adjective perceptible visible, noticeable 1
- adjective perceptible audible 1
- adjective perceptible Something that is perceptible can only just be seen or noticed. 0
- adjective perceptible able to be perceived; noticeable or recognizable 0
- adjective perceptible that can be perceived 0
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Origin of perceptible
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word perceptibilis, dating back to 1545-55. See percept, -ible
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Parts of speech for Perceptible
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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perceptible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perceptible
adj perceptible
- afferent — bringing or directing inwards to a part or an organ of the body, esp towards the brain or spinal cord
- appreciable — An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed.
- apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- arrestive — tending to arrest
- ascertainable — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
adjective perceptible
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- demonstrable — A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist.
- detectable — Something that is detectable can be noticed or discovered.
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
- gaugeable — Capable of being gauged.
Antonyms for perceptible
adj perceptible
- clear as mud — not at all clear
- fuliginous — sooty; smoky: the fuliginous air hanging over an industrial city.
- impalpable — not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible.
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- imprecise — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
adjective perceptible
- enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
- indiscernible — not discernible; that cannot be seen or perceived clearly; imperceptible.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
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