top definitions
related content
examples

perceivable

[ per-see-vuh-buh l ]

/ pərˈsi və bəl /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR perceivable ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

capable of being perceived; perceptible.

Origin of perceivable

First recorded in 1400–50, perceivable is from the late Middle English word perceyvable. See perceive, -able

OTHER WORDS FROM perceivable

per·ceiv·a·bil·i·ty, per·ceiv·a·ble·ness, noun per·ceiv·a·bly, adverb non·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjective non·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverb

un·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjective un·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby perceivable

perboric acid, perbunan, perc, percale, percaline, perceivable, perceive, perceived noise decibel, percent, percent sign, percentage

Example sentences from the Web for perceivable

The rise has now begun, but it is perceivable only to those who are acquainted with the river.

Letters from Palestine |J. D. Paxton
Mr. Taylder next says, "Mind is not perceivable to corporeal organs, matter is so perceivable."

Absurdities of Immaterialism |Orson Pratt
The Perceivable and the Immoveable Essences have no common principles (b. 2).

Aristotle |George Grote
After rounding Bradley's Head, the town of Sydney is perceivable, about three miles distant on the south shore.

Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales |W. B. Cramp

He dined with his children and kinsmen, and strove to appear cheerful; but a gloom was perceivable through his deportment.

The Old English Baron |Clara Reeve