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discernibleAble to be perceived, recognized, or distinguished by the senses or mind. Noticeable enough to be detected or identified, though sometimes subtle.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Able to be perceived, recognized, or distinguished by the senses or mind. Noticeable enough to be detected or identified, though sometimes subtle.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɜrnəbəl/

Korean meaning: 식별할 수 있는, 알아볼 수 있는

Korean pronunciation: 디-서-너-블 (강세: 서)

Example Sentences

  • The chef's secret ingredient made a discernible difference in the pizza's taste.
  • There was barely a discernible accent in her English, even though she was from Korea.
  • My cat showed no discernible interest in the expensive cat toy, preferring the cardboard box instead.

discernible

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈsɜrnəbəl//

Able to be perceived, recognized, or distinguished by the senses or mind. Noticeable enough to be detected or identified, though sometimes subtle.

discernible concept
💡 Concept

Able to be perceived, recognized, or distinguished by the senses or mind. Noticeable enough to be detected or identified, though sometimes subtle.

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discernible rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What seemed terrible becomes discernible, revealing something incredible!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈsɜrnəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdiscern
Suffix--ible

Origin

From Latin 'discernere' meaning 'to separate or distinguish between things.' The word entered English through Old French, keeping its core meaning of being able to tell things apart.

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🎵Rhyme

terriblehorribleincredible

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📝Examples

The chef's secret ingredient made a discernible difference in the pizza's taste.

There was barely a discernible accent in her English, even though she was from Korea.

😄 Fun example

My cat showed no discernible interest in the expensive cat toy, preferring the cardboard box instead.

The student's improvement in math was discernible after just one month of tutoring.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

noticeabledetectableperceptibleobservabledistinguishable

Antonyms

imperceptibleundetectable