Discernableness

/dɪsˈsɜrnəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being discernable; the capacity to be perceived or distinguished.

Etymology

From 'discernable' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which creates abstract nouns from adjectives.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ness' to adjectives is one of English's greatest gifts—'discernableness' transforms a quality into a concept, letting philosophers and scientists discuss the theoretical property of being observable.

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