adjective / noun
notable
NOH-tuh-bul/ˈnəʊtəbl/
Important or impressive enough to deserve attention.
The large amethyst geode is a notable specimen beside the smaller minerals.
Etymology
Something notable is worth marking or taking note of. That connection makes importance a matter of deserving special attention, rather than merely being visible.
In context
notable figures like hyam Bingham known for bringing matchu Pichu to Global attention in 1911 played a crucial role in setting the stage for the exploration
More examples
- The restaurant is notable for its homemade pasta.
- Everyone agrees, with one notable exception.
- Several local notables attend the museum's opening.
Forms
notable · notables · more notable · most notable
notably adverb — In a way that deserves attention.
Similar words
- noteworthy
- Emphasizes deserving notice, without necessarily implying importance or excellence.
- remarkable
- Suggests something more unusual or surprising than merely notable.