notable

The word “notable” means worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished. In plain terms, important enough to be worth mentioning or remembering.

“Notable” is pronounced NOH-tuhbl (/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “notable” used in a sentence: “She made a notable contribution to the field of genetics.”

Words with a similar meaning to “notable” include illustrious, distinguished, eminent, forestanding, markworthy and mentionable.

The opposite of “notable” — its antonyms — are non-notable, boring, ignorable, improminent and irrelevant.

Depending on how it is used, “notable” can be an adjective and a noun.

The word “notable” comes from Latin. From Latin notabilis ("worthy of note"), from notō ("to mark, note").

“Notable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

Noticeable means easy to see or perceive: a noticeable stain, a noticeable improvement. Notable means worth noticing because it is significant or distinguished: a notable achievement, a notable author. Something small can be noticeable without being notable.

Notable is neutral or positive — worth noticing or remembering for significance or distinction. Notorious is negative: famous for something bad, as in 'a notorious con artist.' Calling a person notable is a compliment; calling them notorious is not.

Notable and noteworthy overlap closely, and in many sentences either works. Notable more often describes people and things that are distinguished or important in themselves, while noteworthy tends to flag facts and details that deserve attention: 'a notable scientist' but 'a noteworthy exception.'

Yes. As a noun, a notable is a person of distinction or importance, as in 'local notables attended the opening.' The plural notables is common in journalism when describing dignitaries or prominent guests.