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distinguishable

dis·tin·guis·hable

UK/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ US/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃʌbʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

  • “only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom”
  • “a project distinguishable into four stages of progress”
  • “distinguishable differences between the twins”
2.

(often followed by `from'') not alike; different in nature or quality

  • “plants of several distinct types”
  • “the word”
  • “is used in at least two distinct senses”
  • “gold is distinct from iron”
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Origin

From distinguish + -able.

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