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

Population Stabilization, or SUSPS, and assembled a roster of notable supporters including the Harvard evolutionary biologist E.O.

From Salon

Watch the most notable moments as Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano take part in a press conference before their fights on Friday in Dallas, Texas.

From BBC

The annual ceremony recognises the UK-based sportsperson who has had the year's most notable achievements - chosen by a public vote.

From BBC

It’s notable in “Bienvenida,” featuring Jessi, played by Selena Gomez.

From Los Angeles Times

There were a notable number of ticket splitters this year, i.e. individuals who voted for both Trump and downballot Democrats.

From Slate

Related Words

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