Meaning : Capable of being perceived as different or distinct.
Example :
Only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom.
A project distinguishable into four stages of progress.
Distinguishable differences between the twins.
Not capable of being distinguished or differentiated.
The two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable.Meaning : (often followed by `from') not alike. Different in nature or quality.
Example :
Plants of several distinct types.
The word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses.
Gold is distinct from iron.
A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech.
Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees.
Synonyms : distinct