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Definition of distractibility

distractibility

/dɪˌstræk.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Plural:distractibilities
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Adjective:distractible
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• noun

1

The state, quality, or tendency of having one's attention easily diverted from a task or focus.

Example

"The psychologist noted that high distractibility in a noisy classroom can significantly hinder a student's reading comprehension."

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• Rhymes for distractibility

• Nearby Words

distracted
distractedly
distractedness
distractibility
distractible
distracting
distractingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Distractibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/distractibility
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