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Definite vs Perceivable - What's the difference?

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Definite is a related term of perceivable.


As adjectives the difference between definite and perceivable

is that definite is having distinct limits while perceivable is capable of being perceived; discernible.

As a noun definite

is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined.

definite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having distinct limits.
    • definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
  • * Whewell
    • Elements combine in definite proportions.
  • Free from any doubt.
    • definite knowledge
  • Determined; resolved.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
    • the definite article

    Antonyms

    * indefinite

    Related terms

    * definitely * definitive * unquestionable * decided * definite article

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
    • ----

    perceivable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of being perceived; discernible.
  • *1818 , , Northanger Abbey , ch. 5,
  • *:Every search for him was equally unsuccessful, in morning lounges or evening assemblies; neither at the Upper nor Lower Rooms, at dressed or undressed balls, was he perceivable .
  • *2003 , " Man in Pakistan: I'm on list," USA Today , 1 Jan. (retrieved 2 Nov. 2008),
    • The only perceivable difference between the AP and FBI photos is that the man in the FBI photo is clean-shaven and shorter-haired.

    Synonyms

    *perceptible, observable

    Derived terms

    * perceivableness *perceivability *perceivably