capable of being perceived as different or distinct; only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom; a project distinguishable into four stages of progress; distinguishable differences between the twins'

(often followed by `from) not alike; different in nature or quality; plants of several distinct types; the word `nationalism is used in at least two distinct senses; gold is distinct from iron; a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech; management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees

[ Syn: distinct ]