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DISCERNIBLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Perceptible by the senses or intellect
Example:
the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles
Synonyms:
discernable; discernible
Classified under:
Antonym:
indiscernible (difficult or impossible to perceive or discern)
Derivation:
discern (detect with the senses)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Capable of being seen or noticed
Example:
an observable change in behavior
Synonyms:
discernible; evident; observable
Classified under:
Similar:
noticeable (capable or worthy of being noticed)
Derivation:
discern (detect with the senses)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Capable of being perceived clearly
Example:
an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
perceptible (capable of being perceived by the mind or senses)
Derivation:
discern (detect with the senses)
