Synonyms for observable
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Noticeable
noticeable, perceivable, visible, discernible, perceptible, tangible, notable, evident, manifest, sensible, palpable
2. Noteworthy
Definitions
- adj. 1
Able to be observed.
The strange new star was at the edge of the observable universe.
- adj. 2
Deserving to be observed; worth regarding; remarkable.
Related words
- Word family
- observably
- Phrases
- observable universe
Example sentences
- visible Sami's body had no outward sign of visible trauma.
- noticeable My smile is my most noticeable feature on my body.
- discernible Her voice was barely discernible.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| observable | steady | |
| visible | rising | |
| noticeable | falling | |
| discernible | falling | |
| perceivable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- visible3, notable3, evident3, eminent3
- 8 letters
- sensible3, tangible3, manifest3, palpable3
- 10 letters
- remarkable4, noticeable4, noteworthy3
- 11 letters
- discernible4, perceptible4, perceivable
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (visible3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- observable
- Italiano
- osservabile