If something is distinguishablefrom other things, it has a quality or feature which makes it possible for you to recognize it and see that it is different.
...features that make their products distinguishable from those of their rivals. [+ from]
This is vintage port, and it is distinguishable by its deep red colour.
Synonyms: recognizable, noticeable, conspicuous, discernible More Synonyms of distinguishable
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something is distinguishable, you can see or hear it in conditions when it is difficult to see or hear anything.
He put his ear to the floor and heard angry shouts, but no words were distinguishable.
It was getting light and shapes were more distinguishable.
More Synonyms of distinguishable
Examples of 'distinguishable' in a sentence
distinguishable
They had obviously changed name tags again, unaware that they were now distinguishable - at least for the remainder of the evening.
Babson, Marian WEEKEND FOR MURDER (2003)
Once the almost daily image alterations settled a bit, they would be distinguishable.
Anita Anderson SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)
1 (adjective)
This port is distinguishable by its colour.
Synonyms
recognizable
the world's most recognizable athlete
noticeable
These changes have had no noticeable effect on productivity.
conspicuous
Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends.
discernible
There has been no discernible change in his condition.
obvious
It's obvious that he doesn't like me.
evident
He spoke with evident emotion about his ordeal.
manifest
cases of manifest injustice
perceptible
There was a perceptible silence, momentary but definite.
well-marked
2 (adjective)
Already shapes were more distinguishable.
Synonyms
conspicuous
clear
It was a clear case of mistaken identity.
strong
strong colours
bright
a bright red dress
plain
bold
bold, dramatic colours
pronounced
Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme.