notable
adjective
- worthy of notice, significant
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ / /ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/
adj
Etymology: 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”).
- Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
“[...] how sayest thou, that my master is become a notable lover?”
- Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
“A notable lubber, as thou reportest him to be.”
- That can be observed; perceptible.
“Dyslexia is most notable in children who are unable to focus on their assignments.”
“Another most notable change concerns rolling stock liveries. Back then, corporate Rail Blue was omnipresent, whereas now there is a kaleidoscope of colours and styles.”
- Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
“During his residence abroad, his concerns at home were managed by his mother Hester, an active and notable woman.”
“Hester looked busy and notable with her gown pinned up behind her, and her hair all tucked away under a clean linen cap; […]”
- Useful; profitable.
“Your honourable Uncle Sir Robert Manſell, who is now in the Mediterranean, hath been very notable to me, and I ſhall ever acknowledge a good part of my education from him.”
noun
Etymology: 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”).
- A person or thing of distinction.
“July 16 1875, Carl Schurz, letter to W. M. Grosvenor What we ought to have, in my opinion, is a meeting of notables—men whose names will be of weight with the country and who can be depended upon to agree to an independent course.”