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What is the adjective for discerning?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb discern which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

discernible
  1. Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. obvious, clear, perceptible, visible, noticeable, evident, apparent, detectable, conspicuous, distinct, manifest, patent, observable, recognisable, recognizable, perceivable, palpable, plain, marked, distinguishable, appreciable, tangible, sensible, apprehensible, discoverable, identifiable, audible, unmistakable, striking, pronounced, blatant, salient, prominent, transparent, glaring, unconcealed, clear-cut, overt, bold, open, definite, undeniable, unambiguous, indisputable, arresting, decided, crystal clear, unequivocal, undisguised, self-evident … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Even on relatively unworn specimens hypoconid and entoconid are not clearly discernible.”
      “There is a discernible pattern in Indian politics and economics which shows that change has tended to take place only very slowly and gradually.”
      “Small ghostly figures in protective gear are dimly discernible as they approach the tent.”
discerning
  1. Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. perceptive, astute, intelligent, sharp, wise, shrewd, clever, judicious, perspicacious, sagacious, acute, insightful, prudent, penetrating, discriminating, knowing, percipient, sage, bright, sensitive, brilliant, knowledgeable, sapient, enlightened, ingenious, subtle, aware, piercing, selective, critical, erudite, refined, sophisticated, cultivated, cultured, gnostic, tasteful, insighted, clear-sighted, keen, smart, canny, savvy, thoughtful, quick, sharp-witted, quick-witted, sensible, brainy, careful … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “The Rich Tea will be chosen by someone sober, strategic, and discerning who sees all the options and helps the team make balanced decisions.”
discernable
  1. Alternative spelling of discernible
  2. Synonyms:
      3. palpable, clear, obvious, evident, manifest, plain, patent, unmistakable, transparent, unequivocal, unambiguous, apparent, distinct, straightforward, barefaced, unambivalent, nonambiguous, bald, lucid, blatant, noticeable, visible, conspicuous, glaring, perspicuous, perceptible, pellucid, decided, discernible, undeniable, luculent, indisputable, overt, ringing, definite, open, undisguised, unconcealed, striking, pronounced, luminous, flagrant, observable, broad, detectable, marked, recognisable, recognizable, certain, perceivable … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “The phonic and graphemic traces of a theme-word are not always discernable when reading the text, though.”
      “These are fat, walnut-sized brachiopods with fine, tube-like ribs and lacking a discernable hinge line.”
      “Only the towers and spires above the ridge of the Centre Block roof are discernable as is the upper half of the East Block spire.”
discerned
  1. simple past tense and past participle of discern
  2. Synonyms:
      3. found, discovered, encountered, located, identified, noticed, detected, distinguished, recognized, pinpointed, spotted, uncovered, unearthed, descried, exposed, met, observed, perceived, sighted, struck, bumped, chanced, collared, corralled, espied, happened, rummaged, lit on, stumbled on, turned up, arrived at, brought to light, bumped into, came across, came upon, came up with, caught sight of, chanced on, chanced upon, dredged up, dug out, dug up, fell in with, ferreted out, found out, happened on, happened upon, hit on, hit upon, hunted out … more
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