distinguishable

distinguishable
[[t]dɪstɪ̱ŋgwɪʃəb(ə)l[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ from n If something is distinguishable from other things, it has a quality or feature which makes it possible for you to recognize it and see that it is different.

...features that make their products distinguishable from those of their rivals...

This is vintage port, and it is distinguishable by its deep red colour.

2) ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ If something is distinguishable, you can see or hear it in conditions when it is difficult to see or hear anything.

He put his ear to the floor and heard angry shouts, but no words were distinguishable...

It would be getting light soon now. Already shapes were more distinguishable.

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  • Distinguishable — Dis*tin guish*a*ble, a. 1. Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub. [1913 Webster] A simple idea being in itself uncompounded . . . is not …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distinguishable — index appreciable, ascertainable, cognizable, conspicuous, determinable (ascertainable), distinct (clear) …   Law dictionary

  • distinguishable — 1590s; see DISTINGUISH (Cf. distinguish) + ABLE (Cf. able). Related: Distinguishably …   Etymology dictionary

  • distinguishable — dis|tin|guish|a|ble [dıˈstıŋgwıʃəbəl] adj easy to recognize as being different from something else distinguishable from ▪ The fake was barely distinguishable from the original painting. barely/hardly/scarcely distinguishable… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • distinguishable — adj. 1) clearly, plainly distinguishable 2) distinguishable from * * * [dɪs tɪŋgwɪʃəbl] plainly distinguishable clearly distinguishable from …   Combinatory dictionary

  • distinguishable — adjective 1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct (Freq. 4) only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom a project distinguishable into four stages of progress distinguishable differences between the twins • Ant:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • distinguishable — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ADVERB ▪ clearly, easily, readily ▪ barely, hardl …   Collocations dictionary

  • distinguishable — dis|tin|guish|a|ble [ dı stıŋgwıʃəbl ] adjective 1. ) clearly different from other people or things of the same type: Desktop publishing allows you to achieve results that are barely distinguishable from those achieved by professional publishers …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • distinguishable — UK [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) clearly different from other people or things of the same type Desktop publishing allows you to achieve results that are barely distinguishable from those achieved by professional publishers. 2) easy to… …   English dictionary

  • distinguishable — adjective /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ Able, or easily able to be distinguished. Black is very distinguishable against a white background Ant: indistinguishable …   Wiktionary

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