mindmap root((明显)) perceptible applies to what can be discerned, often to a minimum extent, by the senses: a ~ difference in sound. sensible applies to what is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind: a ~ change in weather. palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable: the tension in the air was almost ~. tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped either physically or mentally: submitted the gun as ~ evidence. appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable: an ~ increase in temperature. ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance especially as distinguished from what is so intangible as to elude such determination: exerted a ~ influence on world events.