Perceivable

Pronunciation: /pərˈsivəbəl/

Definitions of perceivable

adjective able to be seen or noticed; noticeable

Example Sentences

A1 The difference in taste was perceivable even to a beginner.

A2 The changes in the weather were perceivable by the clouds in the sky.

B1 The improvement in her skills was perceivable after just a few weeks of practice.

B2 The tension in the room was perceivable as soon as he walked in.

C1 The subtle nuances in the painting were only perceivable to those with a trained eye.

C2 The underlying theme of the novel was not easily perceivable, requiring a deeper analysis to uncover.

Examples of perceivable in a Sentence

formal The changes in the economy were not immediately perceivable to the general public.

informal I couldn't see any perceivable difference in the new recipe for the cookies.

slang There's no perceivable way I'm going to that party, it's too far.

figurative The artist's emotions were subtly perceivable in her abstract paintings.

Grammatical Forms of perceivable

• past tense: perceived
• plural: perceivables
• comparative: more perceivable
• superlative: most perceivable
• present tense: perceives
• future tense: will perceive
• perfect tense: have perceived
• continuous tense: is perceiving
• singular: perceivable
• positive degree: perceivable
• infinitive: to perceive
• gerund: perceiving
• participle: perceived

Origin and Evolution of perceivable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perceivable' originated from the Latin word 'perceptibilis', which is derived from the verb 'percipere' meaning 'to perceive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perceivable' has retained its original meaning of being able to be perceived or understood, but its usage has expanded to include various senses and contexts in which something can be perceived.