perceivable
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per·ceive
(pər-sēv′)tr.v. per·ceived, per·ceiv·ing, per·ceives
1.
a. To become aware of (something) directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing: We could perceive three figures in the fog.
b. To cause or allow the mind to become aware of (a stimulus): The ear perceives sounds.
2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend: Einstein perceived that energy and matter are equivalent. See Synonyms at see1.
3. To regard or consider; deem: an old technology that is still perceived as useful; a politician who is perceived to be a dissembler.
[Middle English perceiven, from Old French perceivre, from Latin percipere : per-, per- + capere, to seize; see kap- in Indo-European roots.]
per·ceiv′a·ble adj.
per·ceiv′a·bly adv.
per·ceiv′er n.
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Adj. | 1. | perceivable - capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing; "perceivable through the mist" perceptible - capable of being perceived by the mind or senses; "a perceptible limp"; "easily perceptible sounds"; "perceptible changes in behavior" |
2. | perceivable - capable of being apprehended or understood comprehendible, comprehensible - capable of being comprehended or understood; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind" |
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perceivable
adjective1. Capable of being seen:
2. Capable of being noticed or apprehended mentally:
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