Synonyms

distinguishable

American

[dih-sting-gwish-uh-buhl] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃ ə bəl /

adjective

able to be recognized as different, usually by means of some readily noticed feature or characteristic.

The forged bills were easily distinguishable from real ones because they only had printing on one side.
able to be perceived or discerned.

A large gray SUV followed in close pursuit, with the general’s silhouette vaguely distinguishable in the back seat.

Other Word Forms

distinguishability noun
distinguishableness noun
distinguishably adverb
nondistinguishable adjective
nondistinguishableness noun
nondistinguishably adverb
undistinguishable adjective

Etymology

Origin of distinguishable

distinguish ( def. ) + -able ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"Crucially, no matter the angle from which the missile is viewed from, the wings and the turbo jet would be visible. None of that is clearly distinguishable from the footage," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"These are specific wounds, for example from mine blasts" -- easily distinguishable from the victims of car accidents and extreme sports enthusiasts.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

At that distance, Harvey’s driving performance was only distinguishable by its ordered consistency—a quality somehow more human than human.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

In fact, Tor traffic is easily distinguishable from regular Internet traffic and can readily be blocked.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Winky was sitting on the same stool as last time, but she had allowed herself to become so filthy that she was not immediately distinguishable from the smoke-blackened brick behind her.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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