an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible.
Examples of discernible
discernible
For no discernible reason, the piazza outside is shaped like the prow of a ship.
From the nzherald.co.nz
There were no arrests, no obscene chants, no fights and no discernible swearing.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Some give anonymously and like the unknown soldiers are discernible only by God.
From the economist.com
He was the one who had given Kristy her soft, barely discernible Asian features.
From the ocregister.com
If you don't have a discernible, usable skill set, Swapan suggests you stay put.
From the latimes.com
Sorafenib by itself had no discernible effect on the mice prior to heart attack.
From the sciencedaily.com
And distinctly liberal ideas have been discernible in their campaign literature.
From the economist.com
Ujica fails to edit his material with any discernible agenda or artistry, though.
From the suntimes.com
He was unresponsive, had no discernible pulse and did not appear to be breathing.
From the dallasnews.com
More examples
Perceptible by the senses or intellect; "things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause"; "the newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations"; "the skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles"
Capable of being perceived clearly; "an essay with a meaning that was not always discernible"
Capable of being seen or noticed; "a discernible change in attitude"; "a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript"; "an observable change in behavior"