What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
divisibility
Example
The divisibility of 12 by 3 means that it can be divided into 4 equal parts. [divisibility: noun]
Example
The teacher explained the concept of divisibility to the class. [divisibility: noun]
separability
Example
The separability of oil and water means that they can be easily separated from each other. [separability: noun]
Example
The artist used color to create separability between the foreground and background of the painting. [separability: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Divisibility is more commonly used than separability in everyday language, especially in mathematical contexts. Separability is less common but can be used in various fields to describe the ability to separate or distinguish between two or more things.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between divisibility and separability?
Both divisibility and separability are formal words that are typically used in academic or technical contexts. However, divisibility is more commonly used in everyday language and may be more familiar to ESL learners.
