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

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 notes

In plain EnglishCapable of being pinned down and recognized as a specific person or thing.

Common pairings

clearly identifiable easily identifiable personally identifiable information

Word forms

more identifiable comparative, most identifiable superlative

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The suspect had one clearly _____ scar on his left hand.

Etymology

From identify + -able.

Rhymes for identifiable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

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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