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

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 notes

In plain EnglishAble to be noticed or told apart from something else.

Common pairings

barely discernible no discernible reason

Word forms

more discernible comparative, most discernible superlative

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Etymology

From French discernable, later respelled with -i- to match Latin discernibilis.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for discernible

Bible edible legible visible audible fungible feasible tangible possible flexible gullible sensible

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Frequently asked questions

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.