notable

[ noh-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. worthy of note or notice; noteworthy:

   a notable success; a notable theory.

   Synonyms: eminent, uncommon, unusual, outstanding, noted, noticeable, remarkable, great, memorable, conspicuous

   Antonyms: ordinary

2. prominent, important, or distinguished:

   many notable artists.

   Synonyms: unusual, outstanding, noted, noticeable, remarkable, great, memorable, conspicuous, famous, celebrated, eminent, uncommon

   Antonyms: unknown

3. Archaic. capable, thrifty, and industrious.

noun

1. a prominent, distinguished, or important person.
2. (usually initial capital letter) French History.
   1. one of a number of prominent men, usually of the aristocracy, called by the king on extraordinary occasions.
   2. Notables, Also called Assembly of the Notables. an assembly of high-ranking nobles, ecclesiastics, and state functionaries having deliberative but not legislative or administrative powers, convoked by the king principally in 1554, 1786, and 1788, in the lattermost year to establish the manner for selecting the States-General.
3. Obsolete. a notable fact or thing.

notable

/ ˈnəʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of being noted or remembered; remarkable; distinguished

noun

1. a notable person

Derived Forms

• ˈnotableness, noun

Other Words From

• nota·ble·ness noun
• nota·bly adverb
• non·nota·ble adjective
• non·nota·ble·ness noun
• non·nota·bly adverb
• super·nota·ble adjective
• super·nota·ble·ness noun
• super·nota·bly adverb
• un·nota·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of notable¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English notab(i)le, from Latin notābilis; equivalent to note + -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of notable¹

C14: via Old French from Latin notābilis, from notāre to note

Example Sentences

The discovery of tyrannosaurs is particularly notable, since the group hasn't previously been identified in sediments of this age and region.

From Science Daily

During their tenure, Benson and Emmes established South Coast Repertory as a major player in the regional theater landscape, balancing stagings of classic works with notable commissions and championships of new plays and musicals.

From Los Angeles Times

The increase in psychotherapy use is particularly notable among younger adults, women, college-educated individuals, and those with higher family incomes.

From Science Daily

In an administration that was notable for its turnover, Mr. Navarro proved to be a survivor and one of Mr. Trump’s most loyal aides.

From New York Times

There are notable differences between the two cases, of course.

From BBC

Related Words

• conspicuous
• distinguished
• eminent
• evident
• extraordinary
• great
• high-profile
• illustrious
• marked
• memorable
• momentous
• noteworthy
• noticeable
• notorious
• outstanding
• preeminent
• prominent
• rare
• remarkable
• renowned