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perceptible

/pɚˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
per · cep · ti · ble
Adverb:perceptibly
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• adjective

1

Able to be seen, heard, felt, or otherwise noticed by the physical senses or the mind, especially when slight or subtle.

Example

"There was a barely perceptible change in the patient's breathing after the medication took effect."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'perceptible' (capable of being perceived by the senses or mind) with 'perceptive' (having or showing keen insight and understanding).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French perceptible, from Late Latin perceptibilis, derived from Latin percipere ('to seize, understand, or perceive'), from per- ('thoroughly') and capere ('to take').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perceptible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perceptible
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