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

Worse, five of those apps sent personally identifiable data and the vehicle’s VIN to trackers. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

At 22, the Chilean singer-songwriter, most identifiable by her fire engine red tresses, is one of the most visionary newcomers in the latest wave of post-urbano Latin artists. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

To take part in the six-month study, participants must have identifiable food or nutrition insecurity and a previous diagnosis of either high blood pressure or diabetes. — Robin Roenker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Physician practice owners face relatively identifiable risks. — Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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