Meaning of discernible in English
Classifying Adjective
discernibleDefinitions
1. capable of being perceived clearlyExamples
- « an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible »
Synonyms
- 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
Qualitative Adjective
discernibleDefinitions
1. perceptible by the senses or intellectExamples
- « 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
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