discernable
Definition
Adjective: 1. Able to be perceived or recognized; distinguishable: Something that is discernable can be seen, heard, understood, or identified, often with some effort or attention. It implies that the thing, quality, or change is not hidden or imperceptible. 2. Capable of being discerned by the senses or the intellect: This meaning emphasizes that the perception can occur through physical senses (like sight or hearing) or through mental understanding and analysis.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective describing a physical object or feature: >
- As an adjective describing an abstract quality, change, or difference: > >
Advanced Usage
- "Easily discernable": Very clear and obvious to perceive. >
- "Barely/Hardly discernable": Very difficult to see or detect; almost imperceptible. >
Variants and Related Words
- Discern (verb): To perceive or recognize something with difficulty by sight or with the intellect. >
- Discernment (noun): The ability to judge well or show good perception. >
- Discernible (adjective): This is a more common alternate spelling of "discernable." Both forms are correct and have identical meanings and usage.
Synonyms
- Perceptible
- Detectable
- Noticeable
- Observable
- Distinguishable
- Apparent
Antonyms
- Indiscernible
- Imperceptible
- Unnoticeable
- Invisible
- Undetectable
Adjective
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perceptible by the senses or intellect
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things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause
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the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations
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the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
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