perceptible — able to be seen, heard, or noticed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be seen, heard, or noticed
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈseptəbl/
Example Sentences
- The chef's mood swings were perceptible to everyone in the kitchen - one minute he was humming, the next he was throwing spatulas.
- There was a perceptible smell of garlic coming from his breath after he ate 20 cloves for a dare.
- The temperature drop was barely perceptible, but enough to make the flowers wilt.
perceptible
ADJECTIVE[/pərˈseptəbl/]
able to be seen, heard, or noticed
A perceptible crack spreads across the museum's marble floor.
What's perceptible and susceptible becomes acceptable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perceptibilis', derived from 'percipere' meaning 'to perceive or understand', combined with the suffix '-ible' meaning 'capable of being'. The root 'percipere' comes from 'per-' (through) and 'capere' (to take or seize).
Breakdown
per- (through) + cap (take, seize) + -ible (capable of being) = perceptible (capable of being perceived or noticed)
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📝Examples
“The chef's mood swings were perceptible to everyone in the kitchen - one minute he was humming, the next he was throwing spatulas.”
“There was a perceptible smell of garlic coming from his breath after he ate 20 cloves for a dare.”
“The temperature drop was barely perceptible, but enough to make the flowers wilt.”
“Her accent became more perceptible when she got excited about her favorite K-pop group.”
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