discernible

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective perceptible by the senses or intellect
  2. adjective capable of being perceived clearly
  3. adjective capable of being seen or noticed

Etymology

From Middle French discernable; spelling changed from -a- to -i- in the 17th century to conform to Latin discernibilis. By surface analysis, discern + -ible.

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Synonyms

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