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Distractibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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distractibility

[ dɪˌstræktəˈbɪləti ]

Noun

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in psychology

The quality or state of being easily diverted or drawn away from the task at hand.

Synonyms

distraction, inattentiveness, lack of focus.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
distractibility	Generally used to describe a state of being easily distracted. His constant distractibility was making it hard to finish the project on time.
inattentiveness	Describes the quality of not paying attention. Often used in educational or medical contexts. Inattentiveness in class may lead to poor academic performance. His inattentiveness to detail caused several errors in the report.
distraction	Refers to something that diverts attention from the main task or focus. Can be used in casual and professional settings. The loud music was a distraction during the exam. Social media is often cited as a major distraction at work.
lack of focus	Commonly used to describe a temporary state where a person is unable to concentrate. Applicable in both casual and professional settings. I've been experiencing a lack of focus all day. His lack of focus during the meeting was noticeable.

Examples of usage

She struggled with distractibility, often finding herself losing focus during important meetings.
His distractibility was a hindrance to his productivity at work.
The distractibility of the students in the classroom made it challenging for the teacher to maintain their attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "distractibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distração

🇮🇳 ध्यान भंग होने की प्रवृत्ति

🇩🇪 Ablenkbarkeit

🇮🇩 kemudahan terganggu

🇺🇦 відволікання

🇵🇱 rozpraszanie

🇯🇵 注意散漫

🇫🇷 distractibilité

🇪🇸 distraibilidad

🇹🇷 dikkat dağınıklığı

🇰🇷 주의 산만

🇸🇦 التشتت

🇨🇿 rozptýlení

🇸🇰 rozptyliteľnosť

🇨🇳 分心

🇸🇮 motenost

🇮🇸 truflanir

🇰🇿 алаңғасарлық

🇬🇪 ყურადღების გაფანტულობა

🇦🇿 dikkatin yayılması

🇲🇽 distraibilidad

Etymology

The word 'distractibility' originated from the verb 'distract', which comes from the Latin word 'distractus', meaning 'divided'. In psychology, distractibility refers to the tendency to be easily diverted or drawn away from a task. This concept has been studied in the context of attention disorders and cognitive functioning.