PERCEPTIBLE


Meaning of PERCEPTIBLE in English

adjective

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

barely audible/perceptible/visible/discernible etc

His voice was barely audible.

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADVERB

barely

He gave a barely perceptible nod as if he had read her mind and applauded her attitude.

This was followed by the barely perceptible rustle of snow crystals hitting the newly exposed portion of the roof.

And slowly, slowly, so gradually that it was barely perceptible , the watchers became aware of a change.

His voice carried a barely perceptible quaver.

These immortal ideas, things barely perceptible are the most precious things of life.

The roses in the garden of the aunts were covered by a thin, barely perceptible layer of dust.

A barely perceptible delay as you gaze through it.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

According to Reynolds, there has been a slight but perceptible change in public attitude lately.

His lips curved in a barely perceptible smile.

The influence of Sartre is perceptible in Hogan's novel.

When he asked if she wanted something to eat, she gave a barely perceptible nod.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

And owners note a perceptible increase in door-hangers, fliers and other pleas from agents to put their homes up for sale.

Here there are established relationships, sizes and perceptible properties which might be talked about, without offending any child.

Here, there was a perceptible change.

His voice carried a barely perceptible quaver.

These compulsions are usually obvious to observers, but seldom perceptible to the people caught in their grip.

This was followed by the barely perceptible rustle of snow crystals hitting the newly exposed portion of the roof.

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