distinguishable — able to be recognized as different from something else; capable of being distinguished
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be recognized as different from something else; capable of being distinguished
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cooking is distinguishable by the smoke alarm that always goes off.
- The counterfeit bills were distinguishable only under ultraviolet light.
- His snoring is distinguishable from three rooms away.
distinguishable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/]
able to be recognized as different from something else; capable of being distinguished
The twins look alike, but their laughs are easily distinguishable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin distinguere, meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish'. The word combines dis- (apart) and stinguere (to prick or mark), originally referring to the Roman legal practice of clearly separating and marking distinct pieces of evidence in court proceedings.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, asunder) + stinguere (to prick, mark, extinguish) + -able (capable of being). The suffix -able converts the Latin verb into an adjective meaning 'capable of being distinguished or separated'.
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📝Examples
“My cooking is distinguishable by the smoke alarm that always goes off.”
“The counterfeit bills were distinguishable only under ultraviolet light.”
“His snoring is distinguishable from three rooms away.”
“The new species is distinguishable by its unique coloration pattern.”
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