Observable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /əb-ˈzər-və-bəl/ ob·serv·able

Meaning & Definition of Observable

Observable (adjective)

  1. noteworthy
  2. capable of being observed, discernible

Observable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. capable of being seen

    "scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable"

    similar: apparent, seeable, visible, visual
    related: viewable, detectable, discernible, noticeable, perceptible, clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, obvious, overt, patent, perceivable, plain, prominent, striking, exposed, external, outer, outward, superficial
    opposite: invisible, sightless, viewless
    near: disappeared, dissolved, evanesced, evaporated, melted, vanished, vaporized, imperceptible, indiscernible, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobservable, faint, inconspicuous, insignificant, slight, unobtrusive, vague, buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, latent, obscure, shrouded

  2. worth remembering or mentioning

    "a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue"

    similar: citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable, notable, noteworthy, remarkable
    related: quotable, repeatable, indelible, unforgettable, newsworthy
    opposite: forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable
    near: average, ordinary, prosaic, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, unexceptional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Observable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Observable:

apparent, seeable, visible, visual, citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable, notable, noteworthy, remarkable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Observable

Words with the opposite meaning of Observable:

invisible, sightless, viewless, forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable

Related Words for Observable

viewable, detectable, discernible, noticeable, perceptible, clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, obvious, overt, patent, perceivable, plain, prominent, striking, exposed, external, outer, outward, superficial, quotable, repeatable, indelible, unforgettable, newsworthy

Near Antonyms of Observable

disappeared, dissolved, evanesced, evaporated, melted, vanished, vaporized, imperceptible, indiscernible, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobservable, faint, inconspicuous, insignificant, slight, unobtrusive, vague, buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, latent, obscure, shrouded, average, ordinary, prosaic, routine

Word Forms of Observable

Derived words: observability (noun), observable (noun), observably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Observable

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, "that must or can be observed," borrowed from Latin observābilis "capable of being observed," from observāre "to give attention to, watch carefully, observe" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy of (being acted upon)" -able

First known use: 1589

Frequently Asked Questions about Observable

What does "Observable" mean?

"Observable" means noteworthy. As an adjective, it is defined as: noteworthy. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Observable"?

Other words for "Observable" include apparent, seeable, visible, visual, citable, memorable, mentionable and nameable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Observable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Observable"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Observable". Common alternatives include apparent, seeable, visible, visual, citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable, notable and noteworthy.

What is the opposite of "Observable"?

Antonyms of "Observable" include invisible, sightless, viewless, forgettable, unmemorable and unremarkable. Near antonyms include disappeared, dissolved, evanesced and evaporated.

How do you use "Observable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Observable" in a sentence: "scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable"; "a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue".

Is "Observable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Observable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Observable"?

"Observable" is pronounced /əb-ˈzər-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ob·serv·able.

What is the origin of the word "Observable"?

"Observable" comes from borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, "that must or can be observed," borrowed from Latin observābilis "capable of being observed," from observāre "to give attention to, watch carefully, observe" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy of (being acted upon)" -able. First known use: 1589.