indiscernible

[ in-di-sur-nuh-buhl, -zur- ]

adjective

1. not discernible; that cannot be seen or perceived clearly; imperceptible.

indiscernible

/ ˌɪndɪˈsɜːnəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being discerned
2. scarcely discernible or perceptible

Derived Forms

• ˌindisˈcernibleness, noun
• ˌindisˈcernibly, adverb

Other Words From

• indis·cerni·ble·ness indis·cerni·bili·ty noun
• indis·cerni·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiscernible¹

First recorded in 1625–35; in- ³ + discernible

Example Sentences

As Jones approached, the lion began a series of evolutions so rapid as to be almost indiscernible to the eye.

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We do not show it in the drawing, as it would be indiscernible, coming very close to A′ X.

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That ignoble life, Which made them vile before, now makes them dark, And to all knowledge indiscernible.

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The trail was like a softened stripe; footprints might be there, merged into the pattern till they were indiscernible.

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Undiscernible, un-di-zer′ni-bl, adj. indiscernible—also Undiscer′nable.

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