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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In the absence of discernible narrative tracks, there is always the image.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
At two and a half hours, and without an easily discernible narrative throughline, Sound of Falling is arthouse filmmaking with a capital A that will best appeal to patient audiences.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Given his limited but still discernible responses, Ian seemed like the perfect candidate.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The Trump coin has no discernible value apart from its identification with Trump himself.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
At two and a half hours, and without an easily discernible narrative throughline, Sound of Falling is arthouse filmmaking with a capital A that will best appeal to patient audiences.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Given his limited but still discernible responses, Ian seemed like the perfect candidate.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The Trump coin has no discernible value apart from its identification with Trump himself.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discernible. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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