distinguishability

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Noun
  • An analysis of odor structure-activity relationships suggests that a combination of molecular structural properties rather than a single molecular feature may be responsible for the discriminability of enantiomers.
    ncbi rofl, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2013
Noun
  • The study found the new species has at least 6% genetic divergence from related species — enough of a difference in its DNA to clearly set it apart.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The gecko showed at least 5% genetic divergence from related species — a meaningful gap when drawing the line between one species and another.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These slurs referenced a convenient other on which white, straight men could project their fantasies of deviance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • For example, the concept of the sick role – developed by medical sociologist Talcott Parsons in the 1950s – saw illness as a form of deviance from social roles and expectations.
    Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Due to its technical depth and flexibility across reactor types, the system captures physical changes such as density shifts, material aging, dimensional changes, and isotopic or chemical variations.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Certain configurations—such as a very large moon orbiting a relatively low-mass planet—should produce timing variations that could be detected in existing data, although nontransiting planets can induce similar signals, complicating the exomoon search.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The dissimilarities between these two historic figures included their respective backgrounds.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.
    David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In contrast, Rogge worked with casting director Piergiorgio del Moro, looking for distinctive faces, as told to Nicole Phelps in a preview pre-show.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The black gloves and Hough’s black earrings provided color palette contrast.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Distinguishability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishability. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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