adj
discernible
dih-SUR-nihbl
Discernible (adj) means Able to be noticed or perceived, whether by the senses or the mind. Example: “There was no discernible change in his mood.”
adj
1
Able to be noticed or perceived, whether by the senses or the mind.
"There was no discernible change in his mood."
"A faint outline was discernible through the mist."
How to use discernible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be noticed or told apart from something else.
Common pairings
barely discernible
no discernible reason
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more discernible
- Superlative
- most discernible
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Etymology
From French discernable, later respelled with -i- to match Latin discernibilis.
Synonyms
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indiscernible
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What does “discernible” mean?
The word “discernible” means able to be noticed or perceived, whether by the senses or the mind. In plain terms, able to be noticed or told apart from something else.
How do you pronounce “discernible”?
“Discernible” is pronounced dih-SUR-nihbl (/dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “discernible” in a sentence?
Here is “discernible” used in a sentence: “There was no discernible change in his mood.”
What part of speech is “discernible”?
“Discernible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “discernible” come from?
The word “discernible” comes from Latin. From French discernable, later respelled with -i- to match Latin discernibilis.
