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Added 8 October 2026

perceptible

/pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adjective

In Latin: sēnsibilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about perceptible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Capable of being perceived by the mind or senses.
a perceptible limp
Easily seen or detected.
a detectable note of sarcasm

Origin

Borrowed from Late Latin perceptibilis, from Latin percipio.

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