Basic Details
Word: Perceptible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that can be noticed or perceived; it is clear enough to be seen or understood.
Synonyms: Noticeable, discernible, detectable
Antonyms: Imperceptible, invisible, indistinct
Idioms and Phrases
- Perceptible shift: A noticeable change in something. Example: "There was a perceptible shift in the weather as the sun began to set."
- Not a perceptible sound: Meaning there is no sound that can be heard. Example: "The library was so quiet that there was not a perceptible sound."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The changes in her mood were perceptible to everyone in the room.
Example 2: After the meeting, there was a perceptible air of excitement among the team members.
Example 3: The scent of flowers was barely perceptible, but it added to the beauty of the garden.
Fun Fact
The word "perceptible" comes from the Latin word "perceptibilis," which means "able to be perceived." It has been used in the English language since the early 17th century.
Famous Quote
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "perceptible" mean?
a) Impossible to notice
b) Able to be noticed
c) A type of emotion
d) A kind of product
Answer: b) Able to be noticed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "perceptible"?
a) Hidden
b) Noticeable
c) Unseen
d) Quiet
Answer: b) Noticeable
3. Which word is an antonym of "perceptible"?
a) Clear
b) Indistinct
c) Distinct
d) Obvious
Answer: b) Indistinct
4. Which sentence uses "perceptible" correctly?
a) The perceptible movements of the fish made it hard to catch.
b) She had a perceptible smile that everyone noticed.
c) The perceptible sound of the thunder was too faint to hear.
d) The perceptible rules were ignored by everyone.
Answer: b) She had a perceptible smile that everyone noticed.
5. Which idiom relates to "perceptible"?
a) A drop in the ocean
b) Perceptible shift
c) The calm before the storm
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: b) Perceptible shift
