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 discernible discernible /dɪˈsɝːnəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Perceptible by the senses or intellect  ( discernable , discernible )
    perceptible by the senses or intellect
     Things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause
    things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause
     The newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations
    the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations
     The skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
    the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
  2. () Capable of being perceived clearly  ( discernible )
    capable of being perceived clearly
     An essay with a meaning that was not always discernible
    an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible
  3. Capable of being seen or noticed  ( discernible , evident , observable )
    capable of being seen or noticed
     A discernible change in attitude
    a discernible change in attitude
     A clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
    a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
     An observable change in behavior
    an observable change in behavior