perceptible
/pə'septəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Easily seen or detected; noticeable: Capable of being perceived by the senses, especially sight or hearing, or by the mind. It describes something that is not hidden or subtle but can be observed or felt.
- Capable of being perceived by the mind or senses: Something that exists to a degree sufficient to be noticed, recognized, or understood, even if not immediately obvious.
Usage
The word "perceptible" is used to describe a change, difference, sound, feeling, or quality that can be noticed. It often implies a degree of subtlety; the thing is noticeable but may not be strong or dramatic. It is commonly used in formal or descriptive writing and speech.
Examples
- There was a perceptible change in the room's atmosphere when he entered.
- After the medicine took effect, a perceptible improvement in her condition was noted.
- The sound of the distant waterfall was barely perceptible from the campsite.
- A perceptible tremor could be felt during the minor earthquake.
Advanced Usage
- "Barely perceptible": So slight or faint that it is almost impossible to detect.
- There was a barely perceptible nod from the judge, signaling his agreement.
- "Readily perceptible": Easily and immediately noticeable.
- The error in the calculation was readily perceptible to the experienced engineer.
Variants and Related Words
- Perceptibly (adverb): In a way that can be perceived.
- The temperature dropped perceptibly after sunset.
- Perception (noun): The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; the process of perceiving.
- Her perception of the event differed from mine.
- Perceptive (adjective): Having or showing sensitive insight.
- He is a perceptive critic of modern art.
Synonyms
- Noticeable: Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
- Discernible: Able to be recognized or understood mentally; distinguishable.
- Detectable: Able to be discovered or identified.
- Observable: Able to be noticed or perceived.
Antonyms
- Imperceptible: So slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
- Unnoticeable: Not easily observed or noticed; inconspicuous.
- Undetectable: Unable to be discovered or found out.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "A perceptible shift": A noticeable change in opinion, mood, or direction.
- There has been a perceptible shift in public opinion regarding the policy.
- "Within perceptible range": Within the limits of what can be sensed or detected.
- The animal remained within perceptible range of the camera trap.
Adjective
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easily seen or detected
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a detectable note of sarcasm
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he continued after a perceptible pause
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easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
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a perceptible sense of expectation in the court
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capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
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a perceptible limp
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easily perceptible sounds
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perceptible changes in behavior
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