separable

adjective sep·a·ra·ble \ˈse-p(ə-)rə-bəl\

: capable of being separated

Full Definition of SEPARABLE

: capable of being separated or dissociated <separable parts>

obsolete : causing separation

— sep·a·ra·bil·i·ty \ˌse-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— sep·a·ra·ble·ness noun

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Middle English, from Latin separabilis, from separare

First Known Use: 14th century

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