as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
you should note a perceptible temperature change when you add the second element
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of perceptible
GlobalData’s monthly report on prospects for the Western Europe auto market pointed to stagnation in 2025 with a barely perceptible 0.5% gain to 11.5 million, after an unchanged 2024.
—
Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
On The Solstice Though the solstice itself isn’t easily perceptible, it is often associated with visible changes in the sun’s path.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As with Lionel, David’s trauma is buried deep—his post-war shell shock shown only through a barely perceptible tremor in his hands; his hopelessness only really glimpsed in one close-up.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Following Joel’s departure, there’s been a perceptible vibe shift online; one further exasperated by the finale’s not one, but two, cliffhangers that leave Ellie’s fate in doubt for those who haven’t already played the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perceptible
Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
On The Solstice Though the solstice itself isn’t easily perceptible, it is often associated with visible changes in the sun’s path.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As with Lionel, David’s trauma is buried deep—his post-war shell shock shown only through a barely perceptible tremor in his hands; his hopelessness only really glimpsed in one close-up.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Following Joel’s departure, there’s been a perceptible vibe shift online; one further exasperated by the finale’s not one, but two, cliffhangers that leave Ellie’s fate in doubt for those who haven’t already played the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perceptible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceptible
Adjective
-
Phone calls came in clear, the layers of music were clearly audible, and ambient noise from traffic and public transport disappeared.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
-
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
Adjective
-
For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
-
Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
-
Tariff Blow To Luxury Fashion Brands Many major European luxury brands learned that lesson after boosting prices on average 33% from 2019 to 2023 with no discernible improvement in quality, according to UBS.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
-
Another unexpected discovery came from a portion of discernible writing inside a scroll.—
Andrew Paul Jul 24,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
Adjective
-
There isn’t an appreciable difference between the two.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
-
The Heat sees upside with Johnson, but there hasn’t been appreciable growth this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceptible. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share