notable
NOH-tuhbl
Notable (adj) means Worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished. Example: “The museum's most notable feature is its enormous glass roof.”
adj
1
Worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished.
"The museum's most notable feature is its enormous glass roof."
"She made a notable contribution to the field of genetics."
"There were several notable absences from the meeting."
noun
1
A person of distinction or importance.
"The charity dinner was attended by many notables from the world of business."
"Several notables were seated at the front table during the awards evening."
"Local notables gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
How to use notable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImportant enough to be worth mentioning or remembering.
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Common pairings
notable exception
most notable
notable achievement
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Word forms
- Plural
- notables
- Comparative
- more notable
- Superlative
- most notable
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Etymology
From Latin notabilis ("worthy of note"), from notō ("to mark, note").
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What does “notable” mean?
The word “notable” means worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished. In plain terms, important enough to be worth mentioning or remembering.
How do you pronounce “notable”?
“Notable” is pronounced NOH-tuhbl (/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “notable” in a sentence?
Here is “notable” used in a sentence: “She made a notable contribution to the field of genetics.”
What is another word for “notable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “notable” include illustrious, distinguished, eminent, forestanding, markworthy and mentionable.
What is the opposite of “notable”?
The opposite of “notable” — its antonyms — are non-notable, boring, ignorable, improminent and irrelevant.
What part of speech is “notable”?
Depending on how it is used, “notable” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “notable” come from?
The word “notable” comes from Latin. From Latin notabilis ("worthy of note"), from notō ("to mark, note").
Is “notable” a common word?
“Notable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between notable and noticeable?
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.
What is the difference between notable and notorious?
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.
What is the difference between notable and noteworthy?
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.'
Can notable be used as a noun?
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.
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