adjective

discernible

dih-SER-nuh-bl/dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

Possible to perceive or recognize.

The sailboat's mast and triangular sail remain discernible through the mist.

A small sailboat remains recognizable through light mist: its triangular sail, upright mast, and curved hull are faint but clearly distinguishable against the pale water and fog.

Etymology

disLatinapart, away

+cernLatinsift, separate, distinguish

+ibleLatinable to be

Separating by sifting supplies the image behind distinguishing something with the eyes or mind. The ending adds possibility: something discernible can be picked out or recognized.

In context

Eastside Decoded – SCP12:58

some pieces of clothing are visible and appear to contain both military garb and every day clothing. No facial features are discernible on any of the bodies due to the way they are stacked.

The Siberian Wasteland Made Entirely of Living Human Flesh (SCP-610)

More examples

There is a discernible improvement in her handwriting.
His accent is barely discernible.
The numbers follow no discernible pattern.

Forms

discernible

discern verb — To perceive or recognize something clearly.

discernibly adverb — In a way that can be perceived.

Similar words

perceptible: Emphasizes being noticeable through the senses rather than recognized.
detectable: Often suggests discovery through careful observation or specialized testing.
recognizable: Emphasizes identifying what something is, not merely noticing its presence.