Definitions and Examples of separable, divisible, breakable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to be separated or divided into parts.
Example
The toy car was made up of several pieces that were separable.
Capable of being divided or separated into smaller parts.
Example
The cake was divisible into eight equal slices.
Able to be broken or shattered into pieces.
Example
The vase was made of delicate glass and was therefore breakable.
Key Differences: separable vs divisible vs breakable
- 1Separable describes the ability of an object to be separated into parts, while divisible refers to the capability of being divided into smaller parts.
- 2Breakable is a term used to describe the fragility of an object that can be easily broken or shattered.
Effective Usage of separable, divisible, breakable
- 1Science: Use these antonyms when discussing the properties of matter and substances.
- 2Mathematics: Utilize these words when teaching division and fractions.
- 3Product Design: Incorporate these antonyms when designing products that need to be assembled or disassembled.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of nonseparable are separable, divisible, and breakable. Use these words when discussing the properties of matter and substances in science, teaching division and fractions in mathematics, and designing products that need to be assembled or disassembled.
