Definition

Something that can be seen or noticed; it is noticeable or worthy of attention.

Example

The changes in the weather were observable over the course of the week.

Conversation

Did you notice that there is an observable difference in the sky today?

Yeah, it's much clearer than yesterday!

I think the weather change is really observable this week.

Definitely! It’s nice to finally see the sun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A characteristic or quality that can be seen or measured directly.

Example

The observable of the experiment was the change in temperature over time.

Conversation

Did you understand the concept of an observable in class today?

Not really, can you explain it a bit more?

Sure! An observable is something you can measure directly, like temperature or weight.

Root Explanation

Observable → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning over or against) and "servare" (meaning to watch or observe) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "observable" means capable of being watched or noticed.

Memory Tip

Think of being able to 'watch' ('servare') something 'over' ('ob-') — that's why observable means something that can be noticed.

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