discernable

Possible to detect

Discernable is a less common spelling of discernible, meaning able to be perceived, recognized, or distinguished: There was no discernable difference between the two samples.

Both spellings are correct, though discernible appears more frequently in edited prose.

perceptible

noticeable

Easily perceived or observed

visible · audible · perceivable · tactile · apprehensible · sensible · subtle · faint · slight · barely

clear

obvious

Easily perceived, unmistakable

manifest · unmistakable · transparent · lucid · unambiguous · explicit · overt · patent · conspicuous · blatant

recognizable

identifiable

Able to be recognized

distinct · prominent · salient · notable · striking · characteristic · telltale · signature · distinguishing · memorable

distinguishable

differentiable

Having a derivative

identifiable · unique · individual · divergent · disparate · dissimilar · varied · diverse · nuanced · particularized

detectable

traceable

Able to be followed

evidence · clues · symptoms · biomarkers · signs · markers · footprints · traces · screening · diagnosis

Opposites
perceptibility

discernableimperceptible

Cannot be sensed

indiscernible · undetectable · invisible · inaudible · unnoticeable

clarity/distinctness

discernableindistinct

Unclear, hard to perceive

vague · unclear · blurry · fuzzy · nebulous

Family

discern, discerning, discernible, discernment, discerned, indiscernible, discerns, undiscerning, discerner

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