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DISCERNIBLE
discernible, discernable
(adjective) perceptible by the senses or intellect; “things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause”; “the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations”; “the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles”
discernible, evident, observable
(adjective) capable of being seen or noticed; “a discernible change in attitude”; “a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript”; “an observable change in behavior”
discernible
(adjective) capable of being perceived clearly; “an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
discernible (comparative more discernible, superlative most discernible)
Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.
Synonyms
• See discoverable
Anagrams
• rescindible
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*cern"i*ble, a. Etym: [L. discernibilis.]
Definition: Capable of being discerned by the eye or the understanding; as, a star is discernible by the eye; the identity of difference of ideas is discernible by the understanding. The effect of the privations and sufferings . . . was discernible to the last in his temper and deportment. Macaulay.
Syn.
– Perceptible; distinguishable; apparent; visible; evident; manifest.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HYDRAULIC
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
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