The difference between Distinguishable and Indistinguishable

When used as adjectives, distinguishable means able, or easily able to be distinguished, whereas indistinguishable means not distinguishable.


Indistinguishable is also noun with the meaning: any of a set of things that cannot be distinguished.

check bellow for the other definitions of Distinguishable and Indistinguishable

  1. Distinguishable as an adjective:

    Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

    Examples:

    "Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

  1. Indistinguishable as an adjective:

    Not distinguishable; not capable of being perceived, known, or discriminated as separate and distinct

  2. Indistinguishable as an adjective:

    Not capable of being perceived or known.

  1. Indistinguishable as a noun:

    Any of a set of things that cannot be distinguished.