notable

Definition

Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English notable (“worthy of note, profitable, useful”), in some senses from Anglo-Norman notable (“noteworthy”), from Latin notābilis (“noteworthy, extraordinary”), from notō (“to note, mark”); in some senses from Middle English note (“benefit, profit, use, advantage”), from Old English notu (“t-use, profit, advantage, employment”) + -able; equivalent to note + -able. Compare English noteful (“useful”).

Example Sentences

• "[...] how sayest thou, that my master is become a notable lover?"
• "A notable lubber, as thou reportest him to be."
• "Dyslexia is most notable in children who are unable to focus on their assignments."

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