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distinguishable

adjective

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

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Word length
15
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct

    “only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom”

adjective

  1. (often followed by ‘from’) not alike; different in nature or quality

    “plants of several distinct types”

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Example Sentences

only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
a project distinguishable into four stages of progress
distinguishable differences between the twins
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

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