distinguishable
UK: dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl | US: dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl
adj. capable of being perceived as different or distinct
adj. recognizable or discernible from others
The word "distinguishable" combines the verb "distinguish," derived from Latin distinguere ("to separate, mark off"), with the suffix "-able," indicating capability. "Distinguish" itself breaks down into dis- (apart) + stinguere (to prick or quench, metaphorically "to mark"). Over time, "distinguishable" evolved to describe something that can be clearly differentiated or identified.
The twins are barely distinguishable from each other.
The signature was distinguishable despite the smudges.
His accent made him easily distinguishable in the crowd.
The two species are distinguishable by their wing patterns.
The watermark is barely distinguishable under normal light.