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/dɪstræktɪˈbɪlɪti/ · dis.trac.ti.bil.i.ty
noun
- The ease with which a person's concentration can be interfered with by external stimulation or by irrelevant thoughts. The student's distractibility made it difficult for her to focus on the complex math problem.
noun
- A person's tendency to be easily distracted from tasks or activities. Her distractibility was a challenge for her to complete her work on time.
Synonyms
distractablenesseasily distractedscatterbrainedabsent-mindedinattentivepreoccupieddistractableunfocused
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of distractibility has been studied extensively in psychology, particularly in the context of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).