noticeable

[noh-ti-suh-buhl]

adjective

1. attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed.

   a noticeable lack of interest.

   Synonyms: prominent, conspicuous
   Antonyms: inconspicuous

2. worthy or deserving of notice or attention; noteworthy.

   a book that is noticeable for its vivid historical background.

   Synonyms: notable

noticeable

/ ˈnəʊtɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. easily seen or detected; perceptible

   the stain wasn't noticeable

Other Word Forms

• noticeability noun
• noticeably adverb
• unnoticeable adjective
• unnoticeableness noun
• unnoticeably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of noticeable¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; notice + -able

Example Sentences

At low intensity, the molecule first expands before noticeable fragmentation begins, which is reflected in a delayed and modest decrease in the Guinier amplitude.

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There is, however, internal concern about Mohamed Salah's performances, with a noticeable drop off in his form.

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By charting immune activity in individuals at risk, the team showed that the disease process is already underway long before joint problems are noticeable.

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When the researchers restored connexin 43 in the hippocampus of stressed mice, ATP levels returned to normal and the animals showed noticeable improvements in their behavior.

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"We expect a noticeable increase in gross domestic product in 2026, driven primarily by fiscal stimulus."

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Related Words

• apparent 
• appreciable 
• distinct 
• eye-catching 
• marked 
• notable 
• noteworthy 
• observable 
• obvious 
• palpable 
• perceptible 
• prominent 
• remarkable 
• salient 
• spectacular 
• striking 
• unmistakable