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Discerned: meaning, definitions and examples

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discerned

 

[ dษชหˆsษœrn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

perception process

Discerned refers to the act of perceiving or recognizing something, especially with difficulty. It implies the ability to distinguish between options or to identify subtle differences. When you discern something, you are showing careful consideration or judgment.

Synonyms

detect, distinguish, perceive, recognize

Examples of usage

  • She could not discern the difference between the two paintings.
  • He discerned a faint light in the distance.
  • After careful observation, she discerned the truth about the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "discerned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discernido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคšเคพเคจ เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erkannte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikenali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟั–ะทะฝะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpoznany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญ˜ๅˆฅใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discernรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discernido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fark edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋ณ„๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุชู…ูŠูŠุฒู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozpoznanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpoznanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พจๅˆซๅ‡บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepoznan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greindur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discernido

Etymology

The word 'discerned' is the past tense of the verb 'discern', which comes from the Latin word 'discernere'. The Latin 'discernere' is made up of two components: 'dis-', meaning 'apart', and 'cernere', meaning 'to separate' or 'to sift'. The evolution of the word into Middle English as 'discernen' shows a gradual transition into the modern form we use today. As a term in English, 'discern' implies a more thoughtful and analytical approach to observation, highlighting the importance of awareness and careful thought in understanding the complexities of the world around us. It has been used in various philosophical and literary contexts to emphasize the ability of individuals to perceive more deeply than surface appearances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,000, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.