Meaning
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- Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
- Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
- That can be observed; perceptible.
- Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
- (obsolete) Useful; profitable.
Synonyms
celebrity
famous person
far-famed
worthy of mention
V.I.P
of import
poignant
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnəʊtəbl̩/
Etymology
In summary
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”).
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