perceptibly — In a way that can be noticed or detected by the senses. Clearly enough to be seen, heard, or felt.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that can be noticed or detected by the senses. Clearly enough to be seen, heard, or felt.
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈseptəbli/
Example Sentences
- My wallet became perceptibly lighter after visiting the shopping mall.
- The student's grades improved perceptibly after hiring a tutor.
- Her mood perceptibly brightened when she saw the pizza delivery.
perceptibly
ADVERB[/pərˈseptəbli/]
In a way that can be noticed or detected by the senses. Clearly enough to be seen, heard, or felt.
In a way that can be noticed or detected by the senses. Clearly enough to be seen, heard, or felt.
Turn the dial perceptibly, and details appear incredibly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin perceptus, meaning 'seized' or 'grasped,' which comes from percipere meaning 'to take hold of completely' or 'to perceive.'
Breakdown
per- (completely/thoroughly) + cept- (to take/seize) + -ibly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a way that can be')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My wallet became perceptibly lighter after visiting the shopping mall.”
“The student's grades improved perceptibly after hiring a tutor.”
“Her mood perceptibly brightened when she saw the pizza delivery.”
“The air quality has perceptibly worsened since the factory opened.”
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