recognisable
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.”
How to use recognisable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasy to identify because it looks or sounds familiar.
British English spelling; American English writes it "recognizable."
Word forms
more recognisable comparative, most recognisable superlative
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Etymology
From "recognise" plus the suffix "-able."
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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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