distinguishable | ||
1. | [ adjective ] capable of being perceived as different or distinct | |
Examples: | "only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom" "a project distinguishable into four stages of progress" "distinguishable differences between the twins" |
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Related terms: | indistinguishable discriminable differentiable | |
2. | [ adjective ] (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality | |
Synonyms: | distinct | |
Examples: | "plants of several distinct types" "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses" "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees" |
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Related terms: | different | |
Similar spelling: |
distinguished distinguishing |