notability

[ noh-tuh-bil-i-tee ]
/ ˌnoʊ təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural no·ta·bil·i·ties for 2.

the state or quality of being notable; distinction; prominence.
a notable or prominent person.

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Origin of notability

First recorded in 1350–1400, notability is from the Middle English word notabilite.See notable, -ity

Words nearby notability

not, NOTA, not a bad sort, nota bene, notabilia, notability, not a bit, notable, notably, not about to, not a Chinaman's chance
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Words related to notability

weight, influence, rank, renown, esteem, fame, standing, prepotency, preeminence, illustriousness, mark, note, significance, repute, luster, power, greatness, authority, prestige, loftiness

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British Dictionary definitions for notability

notability
/ (ˌnəʊtəˈbɪlɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the state or quality of being notable
a distinguished person; notable
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