adj
Uncommon
identifiable
Identifiable (adj) means Able to be recognized or named as a specific thing or person. Example: “The suspect had one clearly identifiable scar on his left hand.”
adj
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Able to be recognized or named as a specific thing or person.
"The suspect had one clearly identifiable scar on his left hand."
"The company removed all identifiable details before publishing the customer data."
How to use identifiable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapable of being pinned down and recognized as a specific person or thing.
Common pairings
clearly identifiable
easily identifiable
personally identifiable information
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more identifiable
- Superlative
- most identifiable
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The suspect had one clearly _____ scar on his left hand.
Etymology
From identify + -able.
Antonyms
unidentifiable
Rhymes for identifiable
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What does “identifiable” mean?
The word “identifiable” means able to be recognized or named as a specific thing or person. In plain terms, capable of being pinned down and recognized as a specific person or thing.
How do you use “identifiable” in a sentence?
Here is “identifiable” used in a sentence: “The suspect had one clearly identifiable scar on his left hand.”
What part of speech is “identifiable”?
“Identifiable” is an adjective.
Is “identifiable” a common word?
“Identifiable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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