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distinguishable

 

[ dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a crowd

Able to be recognized as separate or different from something else.

Synonyms

apparent, discernible, identifiable, noticeable.

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Word Description / Examples
distinguishable

Used when something can be recognized as different from others, especially when compared side by side with something similar.

  • His voice was easily distinguishable from the rest of the speakers.
  • The twins are only distinguishable by the color of their eyes.
discernible

Used when something can be detected or recognized, often with some effort or with the use of one’s senses or intellect. Suggests a greater degree of effort than 'apparent'.

  • There was a discernible improvement in her performance.
  • The difference between the two shades of blue is barely discernible.
identifiable

Used when something can be recognized or established as being a particular entity, often suggesting that it can be named or labeled.

  • The plant was identifiable by its unique leaves.
  • Her handwriting was easily identifiable.
noticeable

Used when something is easily seen or recognized, often implying that it stands out or attracts attention.

  • There was a noticeable change in temperature.
  • Her absence was noticeable at the party.
apparent

Used when something is clearly visible or obvious without needing much effort to see or understand it.

  • It became apparent that he was not coming to the meeting.
  • The problems with the project were apparent from the start.

Examples of usage

  • They wore distinguishable uniforms for easy identification.
  • The twins had very similar features, but there were a few distinguishable differences.
Context #2 | Adjective

objects

Capable of being perceived as different or distinct.

Synonyms

clear, distinct, evident, recognizable.

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Word Description / Examples
distinguishable

Use when focusing on the ability to see or identify differences between things.

  • The twins are hardly distinguishable from each other
  • In the fog, the figure was barely distinguishable
distinct

Use when emphasizing that something is unmistakable or easily perceivable as separate.

  • There are distinct differences between the two models
  • He spoke with a distinct accent
recognizable

Use when talking about something that can be identified because it is familiar.

  • The actor is recognizable from his role in the TV show
  • The melody was instantly recognizable
clear

Use when talking about something that is easy to understand or see.

  • It was clear that she was not happy
  • The water in the lake is so clear you can see the bottom
evident

Use when something is obvious or easily seen. Often used in more formal contexts.

  • The changes were evident to everyone
  • It is evident that they are in love

Examples of usage

  • The two cars were similar in color, but their sizes were distinguishable.
  • The artist used distinguishable brush strokes in each painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "distinguishable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distinguível

🇮🇳 पहचाने योग्य

🇩🇪 unterscheidbar

🇮🇩 terlihat

🇺🇦 розрізнюваний

🇵🇱 rozróżnialny

🇯🇵 区別できる

🇫🇷 distinguable

🇪🇸 distinguible

🇹🇷 ayırt edilebilir

🇰🇷 구별할 수 있는

🇸🇦 يمكن تمييزه

🇨🇿 rozlišitelný

🇸🇰 rozlíšiteľný

🇨🇳 可辨别的

🇸🇮 razločljiv

🇮🇸 aðgreinanlegur

🇰🇿 ажыратылатын

🇬🇪 განასხვავებადი

🇦🇿 fərqlənən

🇲🇽 distinguible

Etymology

The word 'distinguishable' originated from the Old French word 'distinguishier', which came from the Latin word 'distinguere', meaning 'to separate or distinguish'. The concept of being distinguishable has been important throughout history in various fields such as art, science, and everyday life.

See also: distinguish, distinguished, distinguishing, indistinguishable, undistinguished.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,810, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.