identifiable

adjective

iden·​ti·​fi·​able ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 

ə-

: capable of being identified

Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts.

—The Associated Press

While there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.

—Fiza Pirani

identifiably

ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-blē 

ə-

adverb

an identifiably British accent

Each species of spider builds a web that is identifiably unique …

—Michael H. Robinson

Examples of identifiable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tools that detect hazards, monitor occupancy levels or identify emergency situations without collecting personally identifiable information can improve safety while respecting privacy. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The agents would be identifiable, one member of the group said, by their tactical boots. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

It’s supposed to be scrubbed of personally identifiable markers, but how deep will that go? — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

The museum also claims that any recognizable subject has given permission to be in the show, though Der Standard questions if and how heirs of certain identifiable figures gave consent. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for identifiable

• leviable
• reliable
• classifiable
• justifiable
• modifiable
• notifiable
• satisfiable
• specifiable
• undeniable
• unreliable
• verifiable
• emulsifiable