HyperDic: discernible

English > 3 senses of the word *discernible*:
ADJECTIVE	all	discernible, discernable	perceptible by the senses or intellect
	all	discernible	capable of being perceived clearly
	all	discernible, evident, observable	capable of being seen or noticed

discernible > pronunciation
Sounds	dihser'nahbahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *discernible*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	perceptible 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"
Synonym	discernable
Opposite	indiscernible	Difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
Spanish	discernible
Verbs	discern	detect with the senses

English > *discernible*: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	capable of being perceived clearly.
Example	"an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible"
Broader	perceptible	capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
Spanish	discernible
Verbs	discern	detect with the senses

English > *discernible*: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	capable of being seen or noticed.
Example	"a discernible change in attitude"
Synonyms	evident, observable
Broader	noticeable	capable or worthy of being perceived
Spanish	evidente, observable
Catalan	evident, observable
Verbs	discern	detect with the senses

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