English Explanatory Dictionary

observable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to be observed.
  2. Deserving to be observed; worth regarding; remarkable.
noun
  1. Any physical property that can be observed and measured directly and not derived from other properties

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɜː.və.bəl/ [əbˈzɜː.və.bɫ̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-observable.wav /əbˈzɝ.və.bəl/ [əbˈzɝ.və.bɫ̩]

Word forms

observable more observable most observable observables

Etymology

From observe + -able.

Synonyms

perceivable noteworthy noticeable eminent

Derived words

coobservable eigenobservable nonobservable observableness observable universe observably unobservable
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