observable — able to be seen or noticed; capable of being observed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be seen or noticed; capable of being observed
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈzɜrvəbl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's mood swings were so observable that students could predict pop quizzes.
- The observable stars in the night sky fascinate astronomers.
- His attempt to act cool was so observable that it became embarrassingly obvious.
observable
ADJECTIVE[/əbˈzɜrvəbl/]
able to be seen or noticed; capable of being observed
Small changes in the experiment became observable throughout the day.
The stars became observable through the telescope. (OBSERVE + VISIBLE = OBSERVABLE)
The observable changes became detectable and eventually remarkable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin observare, meaning 'to watch' or 'to guard,' formed from the combination of ob- (toward) and servare (to watch). The suffix -able was added to create the adjective form, ultimately denoting something capable of being observed or noticed.
Breakdown
ob- (toward) + servare (to watch) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's mood swings were so observable that students could predict pop quizzes.”
“The observable stars in the night sky fascinate astronomers.”
“His attempt to act cool was so observable that it became embarrassingly obvious.”
“The observable improvement in her English skills impressed everyone.”
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