Discernible

Adjective

Definition: Able to be discerned; perceptible.

Synonyms: Noticeable, Detectable, Distinguishable

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Unnoticeable, Indistinguishable

Examples:

The faint sound was barely discernible.
The details in the painting were clearly discernible.

Mnemonics:

"Discernible" can be remembered as "able to discern."

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English (in the sense 'able to be separated, separated'): from Latin 'discernibilis', from 'discernere' (see discern).

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the late Middle Ages and has retained its meaning of being perceptible or able to be distinguished.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Barely discernible"

Explanation:

Something that is extremely difficult to perceive or distinguish.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "discernible" with "discernable."

Explanation:

While "discernible" is the correct spelling and widely accepted, some may mistakenly use "discernable." However, "discernable" is considered a less common variant and is often considered a misspelling.