distinguishably

Variant of distinguish

distinguish definition

dis·tin·guish (di stiŋ′gwis̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate
  2. to be an essential characteristic of; characterize
  3. to perceive clearly; recognize plainly by any of the senses
  4. to separate and classify
  5. to make famous or eminent; give distinction to to distinguish oneself in battle

Etymology: < L distinguere, to separate, discriminate < dis-, apart + -stinguere, to prick < IE base *steig-, to prick, pierce (> stick, Ger sticken, to embroider, Gr stigma) + -ish, sense

intransitive verb

to make a distinction (between or among)

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