perceptible

One entry found for perceptible.

Main Entry: per·cep·ti·ble
Pronunciation: p&r-'sep-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
: capable of being perceived especially by the senses <a perceptible change in her tone> <a barely perceptible light>
- per·cep·ti·bil·i·ty /-"sep-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- per·cep·ti·bly /-blE/ adverb
synonyms PERCEPTIBLE, SENSIBLE, PALPABLE, TANGIBLE, APPRECIABLE, PONDERABLE mean apprehensible as real or existent. PERCEPTIBLE applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent <a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener>. SENSIBLE applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind <an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature>. PALPABLE applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable <the tension in the air was almost palpable>. TANGIBLE suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally <no tangible evidence of UFOs>. APPRECIABLE applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable <an appreciable increase in income>. PONDERABLE suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance <exerted a ponderable influence on world events>.