separable

adjective

sep·​a·​ra·​ble ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: capable of being separated or dissociated

separable parts

2

obsolete : causing separation

separability

ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

separableness noun

Synonyms

• divisible
• detachable

Examples of separable in a Sentence

His religious and political beliefs are not always separable from each other.

the outdated belief that the atom is the smallest particle of matter and is not separable

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, civilian use of more advanced GPUs is both separable and traceable when routed through CSPs or vendors for on-premises or private-cloud infrastructure or smaller CSPs — based in the U.S. or allied nations — that operate under strict KYC requirements. —Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

Safety remains a top priority, with multiple backup systems and a separable cabin that protects passengers even if the power unit experiences issues. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025

Sustainability considerations are no longer separable from business considerations. —David Carlin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

The two work together and were not generally considered separable. —Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin separabilis, from separare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for separable

• inseparable
• irreparable

Kids Definition

separable

adjective

sep·​a·​ra·​ble ˈsep-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: capable of being separated or distinguished

separability

ˌsep-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun