notable

English

/ˈnəʊtəbl̩/, /ˈnoʊdəbəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
  • Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
  • That can be observed; perceptible.
  • (now) Industrious, energetic; (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
  • (obsolete) Useful; profitable.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English notable derived from notable derived from Middle French notable (noteworthy) derived from Latin notābilis (extraordinary, noteworthy) suffix from English note (mark, notation).

Origin

English

note

Gloss

mark, notation

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