separability

/ˌsɛpərəˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. The ability to be separated or divided into parts.
    • In the contract, the separability clause allowed parts to be removed without voiding the whole.
    • The separability of the two chemicals made the experiment easier.
    • The separability of the mixed materials was tested in the lab.
  2. The quality of being distinct or independent from something else.
    • The separability of the two concepts is important for understanding the theory.
    • The separability of the issues helped the committee discuss them one at a time.
    • Philosophers debate the separability of mind and body.