perceptible

[ per-sep-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable:

   a perceptible change in his behavior.

   Synonyms: apparent, discernible

perceptible

/ pəˈsɛptəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be perceived; noticeable or recognizable

Derived Forms

• perˌceptiˈbility, noun
• perˈceptibly, adverb

Other Words From

• per·cepti·bili·ty per·cepti·ble·ness noun
• per·cepti·bly adverb
• nonper·cepti·bili·ty noun
• nonper·cepti·ble adjective
• nonper·cepti·ble·ness noun
• nonper·cepti·bly adverb
• unper·cepti·ble adjective
• unper·cepti·ble·ness noun
• unper·cepti·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of perceptible¹

From the Late Latin word perceptibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See percept, -ible

Example Sentences

Outside, there was little traffic in the cul-de-sac, meaning the boys could run around carefree with little perceptible danger.

From BBC

“Stockton made a very conscious and astute effort to maintain a perceptible culture of safety around a high risk environment.”

From BBC

Medical studies suggest that changes are perceptible if they exceed 0.5 standard deviations.

From Los Angeles Times

Other members of his extended family weren’t aware of his sexual orientation during filming, and Brady's concerns about having them drop from his life are perceptible.

From Salon

They could be ascending or descending or in barely perceptible motion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appreciable
• audible
• detectable
• discernible
• distinct
• distinguishable
• observable
• palpable