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- [uh b-zur-vuh-buh l]
- /əbˈzɜr və bəl/
- /əbˈzɜːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-zur-vuh-buh l]
- /əbˈzɜr və bəl/
Definitions of observable word
- noun observable Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible. 2
- adjective observable capable of being or liable to be observed; noticeable; visible; discernible: an observable change in attitude. 1
- adjective observable worthy or important enough to be celebrated, followed, or observed: an observable holiday. 1
- adjective observable deserving of attention; noteworthy. 1
- adjective observable Something that is observable can be seen. 1
- adjective observable that can be seen and noted 1
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Origin of observable
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin observābilis remarkable, equivalent to observā(re) to observe + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Observable
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observable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
observable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for observable
adjective observable
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
Antonyms for observable
adjective observable
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- unnoticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
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