Discernible vs. Perceivable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Discernible and Perceivable
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Discernible
Perceptible, as by vision or the intellect.
Perceivable
To become aware of (something) directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing
We could perceive three figures in the fog.
Discernible
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.
Perceivable
To cause or allow the mind to become aware of (a stimulus)
The ear perceives sounds.
Discernible
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.
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Perceivable
To achieve understanding of; apprehend
Einstein perceived that energy and matter are equivalent. ].
Discernible
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
Perceivable
Capable of being perceived; discernible.
Discernible
Capable of being perceived clearly;
An essay with a meaning that was not always discernible
Perceivable
Capable of being perceived; perceptible.
Discernible
Capable of being seen or noticed;
A discernible change in attitude
A clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
An observable change in behavior
Perceivable
Capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing;
Perceivable through the mist
Perceivable
Capable of being apprehended or understood
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