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distinguishable
dis·tin·guish D0293900 (dĭ-stĭng′gwĭsh)v. dis·tin·guished, dis·tin·guish·ing, dis·tin·guish·es v.tr.1. a. To perceive as being different or distinct: Can you distinguish a pattern in this behavior? b. To perceive distinctly; discern: The lookout distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon.2. a. To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct: a scientist who distinguished four species of the plant.b. To be an identifying characteristic of; make noticeable or different: These spices distinguish this style of Asian cooking.3. To cause (oneself) to be respected or eminent: They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.v.intr. To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate: Can the child distinguish between right and wrong?
[Alteration of obsolete distingue, from Middle English distinguen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, to separate; see steig- in Indo-European roots.]
dis·tin′guish·a·ble adj.dis·tin′guish·a·bly adv.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | distinguishable - capable of being perceived as different or distinct; "only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom"; "a project distinguishable into four stages of progress"; "distinguishable differences between the twins"undistinguishable, indistinguishable - not capable of being distinguished or differentiated; "the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable"; "the twins were indistinguishable"; "a colorless person quite indistinguishable from the colorless mass of humanity" | | 2. | distinguishable - (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality; "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"distinctdifferent - unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "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" |
distinguishableadjective1. recognizable, noticeable, conspicuous, discernible, obvious, evident, manifest, perceptible, well-marked This port is distinguishable by its colour.2. conspicuous, clear, strong, bright, plain, bold, pronounced, colourful, vivid, eye-catching, salient Already shapes were more distinguishable.distinguishableadjectiveCapable of being noticed or apprehended mentally:appreciable, detectable, discernible, noticeable, observable, palpable, perceivable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible.Translationsdistinguish (diˈstiŋgwiʃ) verb1. (often with from) to mark as different. What distinguishes this café from all the others? 區別 区别2. to identify or make out. He could just distinguish the figure of a man running away. 認出 认出3. (sometimes with between) to recognize a difference. I can't distinguish (between) the two types – they both look the same to me. 分辨出 识别，辨别出 4. to make (oneself) noticed through one's achievements. He distinguished himself at school by winning a prize in every subject. 使出眾 使出众diˈstinguishable adjective 可辨別的 可区别的diˈstinguished adjective famous or outstanding. a distinguished scientist. 知名的，卓越的 著名的，卓越的 EncyclopediaSeeIdentical ParticlesLegalSeedistinguishdistinguishable
Related to distinguishable: enticing, expeditiouslySynonyms for distinguishableadj recognizableSynonyms- recognizable
- noticeable
- conspicuous
- discernible
- obvious
- evident
- manifest
- perceptible
- well-marked
adj conspicuousSynonyms- conspicuous
- clear
- strong
- bright
- plain
- bold
- pronounced
- colourful
- vivid
- eye-catching
- salient
Synonyms for distinguishableadj capable of being noticed or apprehended mentallySynonyms- appreciable
- detectable
- discernible
- noticeable
- observable
- palpable
- perceivable
- perceptible
- ponderable
- sensible
Synonyms for distinguishableadj capable of being perceived as different or distinctAntonyms- undistinguishable
- indistinguishable
adj (often followed by 'from') not alikeSynonymsRelated Words |