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Meaning of 'distinguishable' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Distinguishable [ a.]
- Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub.
- Worthy of note or special regard.

Meaning of 'distinguishable' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . distinguishable [ a]
Meaning (1):
- capable of being perceived as different or distinct
Example in sentence:
  • a project distinguishable into four stages of progress;
  • distinguishable differences between the twins;
  • only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
2 . distinguishable [ s]
Meaning (2):
- (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
Example in sentence:
  • a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech;
  • gold is distinct from iron;
  • management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees;
  • plants of several distinct types;
  • the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses

Nearby Words:

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