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discernible

dis·cern·i·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-sur-nuh-buh l, -zur-]
    • /dɪˈsɜr nə bəl, -ˈzɜr-/
    • /dɪˈsɜː.nɪ.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-sur-nuh-buh l, -zur-]
    • /dɪˈsɜr nə bəl, -ˈzɜr-/

Definitions of discernible word

  • adjective discernible capable of being discerned; distinguishable. 1
  • noun discernible Able to be discerned; perceptible. 1
  • adjective discernible perceptible, visible 1
  • adjective discernible If something is discernible, you can see it or recognize that it exists. 0
  • adjective discernible able to be discerned; perceptible 0
  • adjective discernible Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect. 0

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Origin of discernible

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin discernibilis (see discern, -ible); replacing earlier discernable < Middle French, equivalent to discern(er) to discern + -able -able

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Parts of speech for Discernible

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

discernible popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for discernible

adj discernible

  • observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
  • noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
  • apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
  • visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.

adjective discernible

  • distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
  • marked — strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.

Antonyms for discernible

adj discernible

  • hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
  • imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
  • ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
  • invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.

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