perceptible

perceptible

CEFR: C1-C2 /per-cep-ti-ble/ [p.er0.s.eh1.p.t.ah0.b.ah0.l]

Something perceptible is noticeable, even if just slightly. For example:

Example Sentences:
A perceptible noise can be heard.
There was a perceptible change in the audience's mood.​

You perceive through your senses, and things that are perceptible can be perceived; you can sense them. For example:

Example Sentences:
A flavor is perceptible if you can taste it.
A sound is perceptible if you can hear it.

The opposite of perceptible is imperceptible, for things that can't be noticed or detected. If you notice a sound, sight, or change, then it must be perceptible. For example:

Example Sentences:
The sour taste in the milk was barely perceptible.