Definition of separablenext
as in divisible
capable of being split into two or more parts or pieces the outdated belief that the atom is the smallest particle of matter and is not separable

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Recent Examples of separable Whatever investigators ultimately conclude about the D.C. suspect’s motive, the reported timeline in this case features two separable decisions: entry during the Biden-era airlift and an asylum grant in April 2025 under Trump. Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission introduced a mandatory safety standard in 2022 that limits the power of loose or separable magnets in products designed for purposes such as entertainment and stress relief. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025 Despite these insights, across political differences, people strive for and continue to demand scientific objectivity: the idea that science should be unbiased, rational and separable from cultural values and beliefs. Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for separable
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Adjective
  • Bodily autonomy is not divisible.
    Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Financial assets that are liquid, divisible, and easy to transfer are far less.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • With six interior pockets, five exterior pockets, a luggage sleeve, a zip top, and a detachable crossbody strap, it—quite literally—does it all.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The bride wore a gown from Paige’s Twice Upon a Time collection; the Becoming Jane gown is notable for its lace and tulle and comes with a detachable A-line skirt (the gown underneath is fitted, with a slit).
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Separable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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