The difference between Perceivable and Perceptible

When used as adjectives, perceivable means capable of being perceived, whereas perceptible means able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.


Perceptible is also noun with the meaning: anything that can be perceived.

check bellow for the other definitions of Perceivable and Perceptible

  1. Perceivable as an adjective:

    Capable of being perceived; discernible.

  1. Perceptible as an adjective:

    Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.

    Examples:

    "Her voice was barely perceptible over the noise, but her gestures made her meaning clear."

  1. Perceptible as a noun:

    Anything that can be perceived.

Compare words:

Compare with synonyms and related words: