transcription, транскрипция: [ pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl ]
adjective
Date: 1567
: capable of being perceived especially by the senses
a perceptible change in her tone
a barely perceptible light
• per·cep·ti·bil·i·ty -ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• per·cep·ti·bly -blē adverb
Synonyms:
perceptible , sensible , palpable , tangible , appreciable , ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent
a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener
sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind
an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature
palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable
the tension in the air was almost palpable
tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally
no tangible evidence of UFOs
appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable
an appreciable increase in income
ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance
exerted a ponderable influence on world events