perceptible

The definition of perceptible is able to be seen or felt.

(adjective)

An example of something perceptible is a bright sunrise on a summer morning.

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See perceptible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be perceived

Origin: LL perceptibilis < pp. of L percipere

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See perceptible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind: perceptible sounds in the night.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin perceptibilis

Origin: , from Latin perceptus

Origin: , past participle of percipere, to perceive; see perceive

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  • per·cepˌti·bilˈi·ty noun
  • per·cepˈti·bly adverb

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