What does perceptible mean?
Perceptible means Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned..
Perceptible
/pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned..
Definitions by Sense
- Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.
- Anything that can be perceived.
Example Sentences
Her voice was barely perceptible over the noise, but her gestures made her meaning clear.
Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.[…]But withal there was a perceptible acumen about the man which was puzzling in the extreme.
Synonyms for perceptible
Antonyms for perceptible
Related Words
Word Forms
- more perceptible
- most perceptible
- perceptibles
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for perceptible?
Common synonyms include conspicuous, detectable, discernable, noticeable.
What is the opposite of perceptible?
Possible antonyms include imperceptible, unperceivable.
How do you use perceptible in a sentence?
Her voice was barely perceptible over the noise, but her gestures made her meaning clear.
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