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recognisable
REH-kuh-neye-zuh-buhl
Recognisable (adj) means Able to be identified or known from previous experience; British spelling of "recognizable.". Example: “His voice is instantly recognisable on the radio.”
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Able to be identified or known from previous experience; British spelling of "recognizable."
"His voice is instantly recognisable on the radio."
How to use recognisable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasy to identify because it looks or sounds familiar.
UK vs US
British English spelling; American English writes it "recognizable."
Common pairings
instantly recognisable
barely recognisable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more recognisable
- Superlative
- most recognisable
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Etymology
From "recognise" plus the suffix "-able."
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recognizable
placeable
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What does “recognisable” mean?
The word “recognisable” means able to be identified or known from previous experience; British spelling of "recognizable.". In plain terms, easy to identify because it looks or sounds familiar.
How do you pronounce “recognisable”?
“Recognisable” is pronounced REH-kuh-neye-zuh-buhl (/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “recognisable” in a sentence?
Here is “recognisable” used in a sentence: “His voice is instantly recognisable on the radio.”
What is the opposite of “recognisable”?
The opposite of “recognisable” — its antonyms — is unrecognisable.
What part of speech is “recognisable”?
“Recognisable” is an adjective.
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