C1 adjective Literary

obcapible

/ɒbˈkeɪpɪbəl/

Describing something that is easily perceived, understood, or grasped by the mind or senses. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote clarity and discernibility.

Examples

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1

The slight change in the painting's color palette was obcapible even to the untrained eye.

The slight change in the painting's color palette was obcapible even to the untrained eye.

2

The witness provided an account that made the sequence of events obcapible to the court.

The witness provided an account that made the sequence of events obcapible to the court.

3

It's pretty obcapible that he's not happy with the new rules, judging by his face.

It's pretty obcapible that he's not happy with the new rules, judging by his face.

Word Family

Noun
obcapibility
Adverb
obcapibly
Adjective
obcapible
Related
obception
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Memory Tip

Think of 'ob-' (as in object) and 'capable'. If an object is 'obcapible', your brain is 'capable' of catching or perceiving it.

Quick Quiz

The logic behind the mathematical proof was only ______ to those with advanced training in the field.

Correct!

The correct answer is: obcapible

Examples

1

The slight change in the painting's color palette was obcapible even to the untrained eye.

everyday

The slight change in the painting's color palette was obcapible even to the untrained eye.

2

The witness provided an account that made the sequence of events obcapible to the court.

formal

The witness provided an account that made the sequence of events obcapible to the court.

3

It's pretty obcapible that he's not happy with the new rules, judging by his face.

informal

It's pretty obcapible that he's not happy with the new rules, judging by his face.

4

The theoretical framework remains obcapible only when the underlying variables are strictly defined.

academic

The theoretical framework remains obcapible only when the underlying variables are strictly defined.

5

The advantages of the merger became obcapible to the shareholders after the quarterly report.

business

The advantages of the merger became obcapible to the shareholders after the quarterly report.

Word Family

Noun
obcapibility
Adverb
obcapibly
Adjective
obcapible
Related
obception

Common Collocations

obcapible difference obcapible difference
clearly obcapible clearly obcapible
obcapible to the senses obcapible to the senses
highly obcapible highly obcapible
render obcapible render obcapible

Common Phrases

obcapible to all

obcapible to all

made obcapible

made obcapible

scarcely obcapible

scarcely obcapible

Often Confused With

obcapible vs capable

Capable refers to having the ability to do something, while obcapible refers to something being able to be understood or perceived.

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Usage Notes

This is a highly formal and rare term, primarily found in advanced linguistic tests or archaic philosophical texts. In modern English, 'perceptible' or 'discernible' are much more common.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use this to mean 'talented' because of its similarity to 'capable', but it actually describes the object being observed, not the person doing the observing.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'ob-' (as in object) and 'capable'. If an object is 'obcapible', your brain is 'capable' of catching or perceiving it.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'ob-' (toward/against) and 'capere' (to take or seize), literally meaning 'able to be taken hold of' by the mind.

Grammar Patterns

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'it is obcapible'). Commonly followed by the preposition 'to'.

Quick Quiz

The logic behind the mathematical proof was only ______ to those with advanced training in the field.

Correct!

The correct answer is: obcapible

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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