discernible
adjective
dis·cern·ible
di-ˈsər-nə-bəl 
-ˈzər-
variants
or less commonly discernable
: able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
a discernible difference
It is thought that the genes that normally produce a white underbelly in the gray squirrel are active in a wider area of their bodies, often leaving discernible gray patches on the spine and head.—
C. Claiborne Ray
C. Claiborne RayDownpours are a near-daily occurrence throughout the year, and there are few discernible changes of season. Sunlight, warmth, and moisture are constants.—Scott Wallace
Scott Wallace
discernibly
di-ˈsər-nə-blē
adverb
-ˈzər-
or less commonly discernably
a discernibly better product
two materials that are not discernibly different
When a recipe says to brown the meat, it is calling for a deep brown sear and a discernibly thick crust on all sides …
—Cook's Illustrated
Cook's Illustrated
Examples of discernible in a Sentence
discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles
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While the production design has a clearly discernible vision, several of the characters have room to grow in Remy Bumppo’s staging.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Take note of other discernible physical and mental changes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
There are enough discernible details on the jacket that it, too, might be identified.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Once organized, Cicero’s library possessed a discernible — even if artificial — intelligence.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Take note of other discernible physical and mental changes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
There are enough discernible details on the jacket that it, too, might be identified.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Once organized, Cicero’s library possessed a discernible — even if artificial — intelligence.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discernible. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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