if things can be identified as different because of something then they are distinguishable by that something
separated_thing is divided_thing. separated_thing is not divided_thing. disambiguating is not understanding. colour is not way_people_differentiate_things. interpretation is not explanation. disambiguating is understanding. one_dimensional_thing is not shaped_thing. collapsible_thing is not tangible_thing. one_dimensional_thing is shaped_thing.