Distractible vs. Distractable

Distractible vs. Distractable — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Distractible and Distractable

Distractibleverb

To cause (someone) to have difficulty paying attention to something

The voices in the other room distracted him, so he couldn't concentrate on his homework.

Distractableadjective

alternative form of distractible

Distractibleverb

To attract (the attention) away from its original focus; divert.

Distractibleverb

To cause to feel worried or uneasy; unsettle

The company's workforce was distracted by the prospect of a takeover.

Distractibleadjective

Capable of being distracted

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