Separable: meaning, definitions and examples
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separable
[ ˈsɛp(ə)rəb(ə)l ]
in grammar
Capable of being separated.
Synonyms
detachable, disjoinable, divisible
Examples of usage
- The verb 'to be' is not separable in English grammar.
- In German, some verbs are separable, while others are not.
in everyday language
Able to be divided or detached.
Synonyms
detachably, disjoinably, divisibly
Examples of usage
- The two friends were inseparable, always together.
- The team worked together seamlessly, their tasks separably divided.
Translations
Translations of the word "separable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 separável
🇮🇳 अलग करने योग्य
🇩🇪 trennbar
🇮🇩 terpisah
🇺🇦 відокремлюваний
🇵🇱 rozdzielny
🇯🇵 分離可能な
🇫🇷 séparable
🇪🇸 separable
🇹🇷 ayrılabilir
🇰🇷 분리 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للانفصال
🇨🇿 oddělitelný
🇸🇰 oddeliteľný
🇨🇳 可分离的
🇸🇮 ločljiv
🇮🇸 aðskiljanlegur
🇰🇿 бөлінетін
🇬🇪 გამოსაყოფი
🇦🇿 ayrılan
🇲🇽 separable
Etymology
The word 'separable' originates from the Latin word 'separabilis', which is derived from the verb 'separare', meaning 'to separate'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century and has been commonly used in grammar and everyday language to describe things that can be divided or detached.
See also: separated, separately, separating, separation, separatism, separatist.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,578, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 13579 postponement
- 13580 ransom
- 13581 interchangeable
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