discernible
Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellectPossible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.
» Her voice was barely discernible.
Man konnte ihre Stimme kaum vernehmen.
Meaning
1 sensesPossible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.
There is a discernible performance difference between a Porsche and a Civic.
erkennbar
ощути́мыйoščutímyj, различи́мыйrazličímyj
perceptible by the senses or intellect
Examples
2 sentencesHer voice was barely discernible.
deMan konnte ihre Stimme kaum vernehmen.
If Mary had been discernible as a spy, she wouldn't have done her job very well. Even her husband had no idea.
deWenn Maria als Spionin zu erkennen gewesen wäre, hätte sie ihre Arbeit nicht sehr gut gemacht. Selbst ihr Ehemann hatte keine Ahnung.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French discernable; spelling changed from -a- to -i- in the 17th century to coFrom 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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Forms
more discernible, most discernible| Comparative | more discernible Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most discernible Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- perceptible by the senses or intellect:discernable
- capable of being seen or noticed:evidentobservable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form