perceptible

per·cep·ti·ble

adj \pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl\

Definition of PERCEPTIBLE

: capable of being perceived especially by the senses <a perceptible change in her tone> <a barely perceptible light>

— per·cep·ti·bil·i·ty \-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— per·cep·ti·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PERCEPTIBLE

1. The sound was barely perceptible.
2. There was a perceptible change in the audience's mood.

First Known Use of PERCEPTIBLE

1567

Related to PERCEPTIBLE

Synonyms: appreciable, apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, sensible

Antonyms: impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectable

Related Words: audible, observable, tangible, visible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking; apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant, straightforward

Near Antonyms: inaudible, intangible, invisible; inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive; faint, insignificant, slight, trivial; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vague

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Synonym Discussion of PERCEPTIBLE

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>.

Rhymes with PERCEPTIBLE

acceptable, susceptible