HyperDic: discernible

English > 3 senses of the word discernible:
ADJECTIVEalldiscernible, discernableperceptible by the senses or intellect
alldiscerniblecapable of being perceived clearly
alldiscernible, evident, observablecapable of being seen or noticed
discernible > pronunciation
Soundsdihser'nahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > discernible: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningperceptible by the senses or intellect.
Examples
  • "things 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"
Synonymdiscernable
OppositeindiscernibleDifficult or impossible to perceive or discern
Spanishdiscernible
Verbsdiscerndetect with the senses
English > discernible: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcapable of being perceived clearly.
Example"an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible"
Broaderperceptiblecapable of being perceived by the mind or senses
Spanishdiscernible
Verbsdiscerndetect with the senses
English > discernible: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningcapable of being seen or noticed.
Example"a discernible change in attitude"
Synonymsevident, observable
Broadernoticeablecapable or worthy of being perceived
Spanishevidente, observable
Catalanevident, observable
Verbsdiscerndetect with the senses

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