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adjective
capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
Also, dis·cern·a·ble.
Origin:
1555–65; < Latin discernibilis (see discern, -ible); replacing earlier discernable < Middle French, equivalent to discern(er) to discern + -able -able
1555–65; < Latin discernibilis (see discern, -ible); replacing earlier discernable < Middle French, equivalent to discern(er) to discern + -able -able
Related forms
dis·cern·i·ble·ness, dis·cern·a·ble·ness, noun
dis·cern·i·bly, dis·cern·a·bly, adverb
un·dis·cern·a·ble, adjective
un·dis·cern·a·b·ly, adverb
un·dis·cern·i·ble, adjective
EXPANDun·dis·cern·i·b·ly, adverb
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Discernible
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Example Sentences
- People who resort to this tactic will generally be discernible as cranks.
- It has almost no discernible fragrance.
- The recorder got dropped, smacked, and tossed without any discernible loss in performance.
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Word Origin & History
discernible
1560s, from Fr. discernable, from discerner (see discern). Form with -a- was more common at first; spelling changed to -i- 17c. to conform to Latin.
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