distinguishability

noun

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  1. discriminability
  2. divergence
  3. deviance
  4. variation
  5. dissimilarity
  6. distinctness
  7. distinctiveness
  8. contrast
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
Definition of discriminability
Noun
  • That divergence becomes stark as Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex entered bear territory, while South Korea's Kospi deepened its bear market and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite entered into correction territory overnight.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There will be a natural divergence, too, on some high-profile issues.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • Innovation is positive deviance from the norm that creates value.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Per the logline, the series will explore themes of privilege, manipulation, and deviance to understand why these women become calculated killers.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Definition of deviance
Noun
  • But fear not, the Lucky Bags, which Wood says people continue to want variations of, will not be going anywhere.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The different operating periods also introduce variations in the environment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of variation
Noun
  • In fact, the German scholar Winfried Fluck, in a study of the Americanization of global culture, credited Americans’ dissimilarities with the dominance of its popular culture.
    — Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity.
    — GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of dissimilarity
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
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • Yet, Farrow, Martin and Vega nail the distinctiveness of being a millennial.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The first Captain America movie used this quality of his well, but his character’s distinctiveness gradually faded in subsequent Marvel entries.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • By contrast, a conventional lithium-ion battery has two electrodes containing materials that store and release energy.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That allows for absolute black levels and very strong contrast.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
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