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. (archaic) Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
5. (obsolete) Useful; profitable.

Noun

A person or thing of distinction.

Opposite of

nameless, obscure, subtle

Synonyms

remarkable

noteworthy

outstanding

prominent

distinguished

striking

noticeable

marked

dignitary

considerable

significant

eminent

celebrity

famous

renowned

important

conspicuous

great

salient

notability

noted

celebrated

observable

personage

illustrious

bigwig

signal

appreciable

brilliant

luminary

exemplary

big

material

famous person

far-famed

guiding light

leading light

famed

VIP

memorable

fantastic

sharp

solemn

splendid

substantial

talent

unique

waspish

well-known

worthy

Translations

notable

notable

remarquable

opmerkelijk

αξιοσημείωτος

notevole

notável

merkwaardig

bemerkenswert

notabile

saillant

éminent

personnage

notabele

notable

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnəʊtəbl̩/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: notable

Cognate with English: noteful

In summary

Inherited 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”).

Sentences

He was also a notable competitor in the Sportsman Division .

The memorial is notable for its successful mixing of Neoclassical and Modern architecture .