Synonyms: distinguishable
Definition: capable of being perceived as different or distinct
Usage: only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom; a project distinguishable into four stages of progress; distinguishable differences between the twins
Similar words: differentiable
Definition: capable of being perceived as different
Usage: differentiable species
Similar words: discriminable
Definition: capable of being discriminated
Usage: discriminable faults
Synonyms: distinct, distinguishable
Definition: (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
Usage: 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
Similar words: different
Definition: unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
Usage: took different approaches to the problem; came to a different conclusion; different parts of the country; on different sides of the issue; this meeting was different from the earlier one