Meaning & Definition of Distinguishable in English

1. 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"

2. (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"