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English adjective: discernible

1. discernible perceptible by the senses or intellect


SamplesThings happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause.
The newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations.
The skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles.


Synonymsdiscernable


Antonymsindiscernible

2. discernible capable of being perceived clearly


SamplesAn essay with a meaning that was not always discernible.


Similarperceptible


Antonymsimperceptible, unperceivable

3. discernible capable of being seen or noticed


SamplesA discernible change in attitude.
A clearly evident erasure in the manuscript.
An observable change in behavior.


Synonymsevident, observable


Similarnoticeable


Antonymsunnoticeable









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