notable

Meaning

Adj

1. Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
2. Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
3. That can be observed; perceptible.
4. Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
5. (obsolete) Useful; profitable.

Noun

A person or thing of distinction.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnəʊtəbl̩/

Etymology

From Middle English notable (“worthy of note, profitable, useful”), in some senses from Anglo-Norman notable (“noteworthy”), from Latin notābilis (“noteworthy, extraordinary”), from notō (“to note, mark”); in some senses from Middle English note (“benefit, profit, use, advantage”), from Old English notu (“t-use, profit, advantage, employment”) + -able; equivalent to note + -able. Compare English noteful (“useful”).