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remarkableworthy of attention; striking; extraordinary or impressive

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: worthy of attention; striking; extraordinary or impressive

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Example Sentences

  • His ability to eat 50 hot dogs in one sitting is remarkable, but probably not healthy.
  • It's remarkable how my phone battery dies just when I need it most.
  • The student showed remarkable improvement in math after getting a tutor.

remarkable

ADJECTIVE

[/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/]

worthy of attention; striking; extraordinary or impressive

The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed modern medicine forever.
💡 Concept

The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed modern medicine forever.

The young athlete showed remarkable discipline throughout the entire season. (RE + MARKABLE = REMARKABLE → worthy of attention, memory, and admiration)
🧠 Mnemonic

The young athlete showed remarkable discipline throughout the entire season. (RE + MARKABLE = REMARKABLE → worthy of attention, memory, and admiration)

Her remarkable kindness became so valuable that it remained unforgettable for decades.
🎵 Rhyme

Her remarkable kindness became so valuable that it remained unforgettable for decades.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootmark
Suffix--able

Origin

From the Middle French 'remarquable', derived from the verb 'remarquer' (to notice or observe), which combines 're-' (again) and 'marquer' (to mark), ultimately from Latin 'marcus' (mark).

Breakdown

re- (again) + mark (to notice/observe) + -able (capable of being) = remarkable (worthy of being noticed or observed again)

🎵Rhyme

marketablesparkable
marketable
sparkable

🔗Collocations

remarkable achievement
remarkable similarity
remarkable progress
quite remarkable
remarkable woman
remarkable story

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His ability to eat 50 hot dogs in one sitting is remarkable, but probably not healthy.

😄 Fun example

It's remarkable how my phone battery dies just when I need it most.

The student showed remarkable improvement in math after getting a tutor.

The remarkable sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

extraordinaryoutstandingimpressiveamazingexceptional

Antonyms

ordinaryunremarkablecommon

Related

notablesignificantstrikingremarkable

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