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Definition of perceivable - 2 dictionary results

per⋅ceiv⋅a⋅ble

  [per-see-vuh-buhl]
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–adjective
capable of being perceived; perceptible.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME perceyvable. See perceive, -able

Related forms:
per⋅ceiv⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, per⋅ceiv⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
per⋅ceiv⋅a⋅bly, adverb
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per·ceive   (pər-sēv')   
tr.v.   per·ceived, per·ceiv·ing, per·ceives

  1. To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.

  2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend. See Synonyms at see1.


[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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