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memorable


mem·o·ra·ble

adj
\ˈmem-rə-bəl, ˈmə-mə-rə-, ˈme-mər-\

Definition of MEMORABLE

: worth remembering : notable <a memorable occasion>
mem·o·ra·ble·ness noun
mem·o·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of MEMORABLE

  1. It was the most memorable line of the play.
  2. She gave a memorable performance.

Origin of MEMORABLE

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful
First Known Use: 15th century

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