C1
perceptibly vs perceptively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| perceptiblyadverb/pərˈsep.tə.bli/ | Meaning in a way that can be noticed | Goes with — | Example The room became perceptibly colder after the sun went down. |
| perceptivelyadverb/pərˈsep.tɪv.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows quick understanding of things that are not obvious | Goes with perceptively observe | Example The critic perceptively noted that the film was really about loneliness. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The author notes the shift in attitudes.