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- [dih-sur-nuh-buh l, -zur-]
- /dɪˈsɜr nə bəl, -ˈzɜr-/
- /disc.ern.i.bli/
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- [dih-sur-nuh-buh l, -zur-]
- /dɪˈsɜr nə bəl, -ˈzɜr-/
Definitions of discernibly word
- adjective discernibly capable of being discerned; distinguishable. 1
- noun discernibly In a discernible manner. 1
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Origin of discernibly
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 Discernibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discernibly 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.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
discernibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discernibly
adv discernibly
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
adverb discernibly
- detectably — In a way that can be detected.
- palpably — readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
- piercingly — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
Antonyms for discernibly
adv discernibly
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adverb discernibly
- imperceptibly — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
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