discernible
UK: dɪˈsɜː.nə.bəl | US: dɪˈsɜːr.nə.bəl
adj. able to be perceived or recognized as distinct
adj. clearly visible or understandable
The word "discernible" derives from the Latin discernere ("to separate, distinguish"), combining dis- (apart) + cernere (to sift, decide). The suffix -ible (from Latin -ibilis) indicates capability, forming an adjective meaning "able to be distinguished or perceived." The term evolved through Old French (discerner) before entering English, retaining its core sense of perceptible differentiation.
The difference between the two samples was barely discernible under the microscope.
His handwriting was so faint that it was hardly discernible.
A discernible pattern emerged after analyzing the data.
The outline of the mountain became discernible as the fog lifted.
There was no discernible improvement in her condition after the treatment.