How Do You Spell DISCERNING?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɜːnɪŋ] (IPA)

Discerning is spelled with two syllables: /dɪˈsɜː.nɪŋ/. The initial sound is /dɪ/, followed by the stressed syllable /ˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ that contains the vowel sound /ɜː/. The "sc" sequence is pronounced as /s/ in this word, and the final -ing ending has the typical /ɪŋ/ sound. Discerning refers to the ability to distinguish or recognize something carefully and perceptively. It's commonly used to describe people who have good taste, judgment, or insight.

DISCERNING Meaning and Definition

1. Discerning is an adjective that describes someone who is perceptive, insightful, and has keen judgment or clear understanding. It refers to individuals who are able to distinguish and recognize fine details or subtle distinctions, often showing great accuracy or shrewdness in their observations or evaluations of people, things, or situations.

   A discerning person displays a high level of discernment, which is their ability to perceive or understand things with precision and discrimination. They possess a deep sensitivity and astuteness that enables them to identify the true nature or quality of something, including its strengths, weaknesses, or hidden attributes. This quality often allows them to make wise and prudent decisions or choices based on their discerning insights.

   In a broader sense, discerning can also refer to something that is knowingly chosen or done with care and thoughtfulness. For example, a discerning reader chooses books of high literary quality or a discerning customer selects products of excellent craftsmanship. This usage implies that the individual is selective and has refined tastes or standards.

   Overall, discerning denotes an ability to judge or perceive accurately, thus distinguishing it from being merely observant. It indicates a heightened awareness, acuity, and deliberation in understanding and making choices, and is therefore often associated with wisdom or intellect.

2. Acute; judicious; sharp-sighted.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISCERNING

The word "discerning" has its roots in the Latin word "discernere". In Latin, "discernere" is a combination of the prefix "dis-" which means "apart" or "asunder", and the verb "cernere" which means "to separate" or "to distinguish". Therefore, the etymology of "discerning" traces back to the idea of perceiving or determining differences between things. Over time, it evolved to describe the quality of someone who has a keen ability to recognize and judge the subtle differences or qualities of something.

Similar spelling words for DISCERNING

• discern,
• dicranales,
• deserving,
• dissenting,
• discernable,
• discernment,
• disowning,
• Deserting,
• diachronic,
• dickerman,
• discernible,
• descending,
• decerning,
• dicranum,
• un-discerning.

Conjugate verb Discerning

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PRESENT

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