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capable of being split into two or more parts or pieces the outdated belief that the atom is the smallest particle of matter and is not separable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 If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual? Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026 This is because numbers are abstract, discrete and completely separable from perceptual features like size or color. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Weather and climate aren’t easily separable, though, and never have been. Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 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 See All Example Sentences for separable
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Adjective
  • That year October 4 was followed by October 15, and henceforth, of years that ended in 00, only years divisible by 400 would be leap years.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • The stalk attached to this point would contain all the fractions whose denominators are not divisible by 5.
    Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
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  • In addition to the purse, the toy also features two detachable bag charms inspired by the green and pink Labubu keychains that your dog can play with individually or all together for an enriching and exciting time.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026
  • Another sectional that’s really a loveseat fashioned with a detachable ottoman, the Deseo has a luxurious yet classic look that’s meant to resist the trendcycles.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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“Separable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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