distinguishable meaning and definition

DISTINGUISHABLE adjective

Definition of distinguishable (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"
   • antonym: indistinguishable
2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
   • "plants of several distinct types"; "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses"; "gold is distinct from iron"; "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech"; "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees"
   • synonyms: distinct