perceptibly

USAGE SUMMARY

"perceptibly" is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it in your writing to describe a change that is noticeable, often in a slight or gradual way. Example sentence: "The weather has perceptibly softened since last week."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

I only worked with Jane a few times, but was struck by the speed at which she worked and her presence, which changed perceptibly from the charming to the charmingly controlling when she looked though the lens of her camera.

The Guardian - Arts

In theory at least, she should manage to keep the two big parties together: both of them now need to be on their best behaviour, or run the risk of being punished at the next election.Already, the thrust of German politics has changed perceptibly since the coalition was formed in November.

The Economist

A nice round sum, but it will not make any country "rich", or even perceptibly less poor.M.A. ADELMANMassachusettsCambridge,Japan's minnowsSIR--Having read your piece on small firms in Japan (March 29th), I would like to add that the total number of manufacturing units in the country peaked at 446,942 in 1983 and has declined ever since, falling to 382,825 in 1994 (the latest year available).

The Economist

Previous experiments have shown that neither dose perceptibly harms bees.

The Economist

But for most of the country's elite the most conspicuous item of consumption is sending their children to university in America.In much of India, life is getting perceptibly better each year.

The Economist

With unemployment rising and moral values shifting, the social fabric is perceptibly fraying.

The Economist

But because of the effects of mass on an object's wavelength, matter tends to behave in a perceptibly wave-like way only at the sub-atomic scale.

The Economist

They bend perceptibly on impact and make it almost impossible to hit a clean winner from the base line.

The Economist

Patrizia Caraveo and her colleagues, at the Istituto di Fisica Cosmica in Milan have recently reported that in two pictures taken 12 days apart by the Hubble space telescope the point of light had shifted perceptibly.

The Economist

Biologically speaking, childbirth makes perceptibly greater demands on women than on men: you might expect female life-expectancy to be lower, accordingly.

The Economist

Moreover, at high latitudes where the geographical and magnetic poles are perceptibly separate from one another it was to the magnetic pole that the animals pointed.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "perceptibly" to describe subtle but noticeable changes or differences, especially when precision is important.

Common error

Avoid using "perceptibly" when describing dramatic or significant changes; instead, use adverbs like "significantly" or "markedly" to better reflect the magnitude of the alteration.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "perceptibly" is to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating the degree to which an action or quality is noticeable. It specifies that a change or difference is appreciable or detectable to the senses. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in modifying verbs.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

52%

Encyclopedias

22%

Science

12%

Less common in

Formal & Business

4%

Reference

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "perceptibly" functions as an adverb to denote changes or differences that are noticeable, albeit often subtle. Ludwig AI validates its correctness and usability across various contexts. It is frequently found in "News & Media" and "Encyclopedias", marking a neutral register. While "perceptibly" suggests a clear, appreciable change, it is weaker than terms like "significantly" or "markedly". It's essential to use it when you want to convey a change that's evident without being dramatic. Remember to use alternatives like "noticeably" or "visibly" to adjust the emphasis of your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

noticeably

Focuses on the ease with which something can be noticed.

visibly

Emphasizes that something can be seen or observed.

observably

Highlights the capacity to be observed or examined.

appreciably

Stresses that something is significant enough to be recognized or valued.

measurably

Indicates that something can be quantified or assessed.

distinctly

Highlights the clarity or sharpness of a change or difference.

palpably

Emphasizes that something is easily perceived or felt.

detectably

Focuses on the ability to identify or discover something.

tangibly

Stresses that something is real and can be touched or experienced.

markedly

Indicates that something is noticeably different or distinct.

FAQs

How to use "perceptibly" in a sentence?

"Perceptibly" is used to describe something that is noticeable or appreciable. For example, "The weather has "noticeably softened" since last week" or "The economic situation improved "slightly but perceptibly" after the new policies were implemented."

What can I say instead of "perceptibly"?

You can use alternatives like "noticeably", "visibly", or "appreciably", depending on the context.

Which is correct, "perceptibly" or "imperceptibly"?

"Perceptibly" means in a way that is noticeable, while "imperceptibly" means in a way that is not noticeable. The correct choice depends on the intended meaning.

What's the difference between "perceptibly" and "significantly"?

"Perceptibly" implies a subtle change that is just noticeable, whereas "significantly" indicates a more substantial and impactful change.