The difference between Confusable and Distinguishable

When used as adjectives, confusable means able to be confused, whereas distinguishable means able, or easily able to be distinguished.


Confusable is also noun with the meaning: a word or phrase that is easily confused with another.

check bellow for the other definitions of Confusable and Distinguishable

  1. Confusable as an adjective:

    Able to be confused.

  1. Confusable as a noun:

    A word or phrase that is easily confused with another

  1. Distinguishable as an adjective:

    Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

    Examples:

    "Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

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