discernible

Definition of discernible

Adjectives

perceptible by the senses or intellect
"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"
Synonyms:
discernable
Antonyms:
indiscernible
difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
capable of being perceived clearly
"an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible"
Synonyms:
perceptible
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
capable of being seen or noticed
"a discernible change in attitude"
Synonyms:
evident, observable
noticeable
capable or worthy of being perceived

Vocabulary Lists for discernible

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Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" Chapters 1-12 »(287 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charles Dickens' "A Tale of...
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John Knowles's A Separate Peace »(79 words)
Words from A Separate Peace for study.
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 1-10 »(164 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
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Vocab Builder »(105 words)
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