"distractability" meaning in All languages combined

See distractability on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From distract + -ability or distractable + -ity. Etymology templates: {{af|en|distract|-ability}} distract + -ability, {{af|en|distractable|-ity}} distractable + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} distractability (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of distractibility. Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: distractibility
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