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Definition of discernible

discernible

/dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
dis · cern · i · ble
Adverb:discernibly
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• adjective

1

Capable of being perceived, recognized, or distinguished by the senses or the intellect.

Example

"The far shore of the lake was barely discernible through the thick morning fog."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'discernible' and 'discernable' are accepted spellings in English, though 'discernible' (retaining the Latin '-ibilis' ending) is significantly more common in modern standard usage.

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• Nearby Words

discardable
discarder
discern
discernible
discernibly
discerning
discerningly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin discernibilis, from Latin discernere ('to separate, distinguish'), formed from dis- ('apart') and cernere ('to sift or perceive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discernible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discernible
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