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discernible

/dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ adjective C1
  1. Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect. · There is a discernible performance difference between a Porsche and a Civic.
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At length the Parsonage was discernible.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 180 · B2
He placed the young girl again on the chair,—her lips were scarcely discernible, they were so pale and white, as well as her whole face,—and remained motionless, looking at Noirtier, who appeared to anticipate and commend all he did.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 943 · C1
“Do you think he died a natural death?” A sort of smile was discernible on the motionless lips of Noirtier.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 945 · C1
Words, no matter how eloquently strung together, remain entirely superficial if they are not substantiated by a discernible change in conduct.
The Art of the Apology, p. 1 · C2

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