Definition

In a way that can be recognized as different or distinct from something else.

Example

The two paintings were distinguishably different in style and color.

Conversation

Did you notice how they were dressed at the party last night?

Yeah, some of them stood out distinguishably from the crowd.

I thought so too, especially that one guy in the bright suit.

Exactly! It definitely made him memorable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distinguishably → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "stinguere" (meaning to separate or distinguish) and the suffix "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "distinguishably" means in a manner that can be separated or recognized as different.

Memory Tip

Think of 'separating' ('dis-') things to 'recognize' their differences ('stinguere') — that's how you can remember that 'distinguishably' means to recognize differences clearly.

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