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Meaning of discernible in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪˈsərnəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    discernible

    Definitions

    1. capable of being perceived clearly

    Examples

    • « an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible »

    Synonyms

    • perceptible
  2. 2. capable of being seen or noticed

    Examples

    • « a discernible change in attitude »
    • « a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript »
    • « an observable change in behavior »

    Synonyms

    • noticeable
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    discernible

    Definitions

    1. perceptible by the senses or intellect

    Examples

    • « things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause »
    • « the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations »
    • « the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles »

    Antonyms

    • indiscernible

Famous quotes

  • « Criticism is the windows and chandeliers of art: it illuminates the enveloping darkness in which art might otherwise rest only vaguely discernible, and perhaps altogether unseen. »
    George Jean Nathan
  • « As a small business owner for the last 15 years, when I think of what truly changed my life, it was my faith, a strong family, my mom did a really, really good job of encouraging me in very clear and discernible ways. »
    Tim Scott

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