perceptible

/pə'septəbl/

Thân thiện

A slight but perceptible chill filled the evening air.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. easily seen or detected
   • a detectable note of sarcasm
   • he continued after a perceptible pause
2. easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
   • a perceptible sense of expectation in the court
3. capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
   • a perceptible limp
   • easily perceptible sounds
   • perceptible changes in behavior

Từ đồng nghĩa

• detectable