Where does “discernible” come from?
Discernible comes from Middle French discernable, derived from Old French discernere (to distinguish or perceive) combined with the suffix -able (capable of being), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European krey- (to sift or separate).
discernible (English): Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by...
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- Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by...
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