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perceptible

per·cep·tible

UK/pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ US/pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

  • “a perceptable limp”
  • “easily perceptible sounds”
  • “perceptible changes in behavior”
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2.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

  • “a perceptible sense of expectation in the court”
  • “an obvious (or palpable) lie”
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3.

easily seen or detected

  • “a detectable note of sarcasm”
  • “he continued after a perceptible pause”
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Origin

Borrowed from Late Latin perceptibilis, from Latin percipio.

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