distinguishability

Definition of distinguishabilitynext

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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
  • Chelsea regularly sign players up to contracts longer than that, meaning there is a divergence between the amortisation figure — and thus the overall profit or loss figure — presented in their accounts and what is submitted to football’s governing bodies.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Fill up on gas and peruse a staggering menu of over 700 variations of fizzy pop, including weird and wonderful flavors such as teriyaki beef jerky soda.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The results help scientists better understand the geological differences between the near side and far side of the Moon, including variations in volcanic activity and crust formation that date back billions of years.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Obviously, the dissimilarity between being directed by her and being technically a co-star of her is kind of getting to engage with her brilliance on multifacets.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The dissimilarities between these two historic figures included their respective backgrounds.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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
  • There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.
    Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Distinguishability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishability. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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