notable — worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The only notable thing about his presentation was that everyone fell asleep.
- She made notable progress in learning Korean, going from zero to ordering chicken in perfect Seoul dialect.
- The company's most notable success came from their innovative approach to customer service.
notable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnoʊtəbəl/]
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
The young violinist made a notable debut at the grand concert hall tonight.
His notable wisdom becomes quotable forever!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'notabilis' meaning 'worthy of note or attention,' derived from 'notare' meaning 'to mark or note.' The word entered English through Old French 'notable' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
not- (mark, note) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = notable (worthy of being noted or observed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The only notable thing about his presentation was that everyone fell asleep.”
“She made notable progress in learning Korean, going from zero to ordering chicken in perfect Seoul dialect.”
“The company's most notable success came from their innovative approach to customer service.”
“Among the notable guests at the wedding was his ex-girlfriend, which made things notably awkward.”
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