Synonyms for discernible
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Noticeable
noticeable, perceptible, appreciable, evident, perceivable, visible, apparent, observable, conspicuous, palpable, manifest, plain, unmistakable, tangible, sensible
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Possible 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.
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Discernible applies to that which is dimly or faintly visible, requiring strain and effort in order to be seen; as, the ship was discernible through the mist.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- evident Your arrogance is evident in every word you speak.
- noticeable My smile is my most noticeable feature on my body.
- appreciable He's shown no appreciable change of attitude.
- perceptible The earthquake was barely perceptible.
- distinguishable She's no longer distinguishable there in the distance.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| discernible | falling | |
| evident | steady | |
| noticeable | falling | |
| appreciable | falling | |
| perceptible | steady | |
| distinguishable | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- plain1
- 7 letters
- visible3, evident3
- 8 letters
- apparent3, sensible3, manifest3, tangible3, palpable3, findable
- 10 letters
- noticeable4, observable4
- 11 letters
- conspicuous4, appreciable4, perceptible4, perceivable
- 12 letters
- unmistakable5, discoverable5
- 15 letters
- distinguishable5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (visible3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- discernable