Definition of observable
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:noteworthy
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:capable of being observed :discernible
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Examples of observable in a Sentence
the size of the observable universe
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
Recent Examples of observable from the Web
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How players behave during changeovers—their quirks, tics and customs—is easily observable.
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But there are some 100 billion galaxies just like it in the observable universe.
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People in Philadelphia really need to know: No portion of this eclipse is observable without eye protection.
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Observable had raised more than $4 million in venture funding from MK Capital, DH Capital, and Vectis Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund II. •
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The residence was, in every observable way, normal– with a combination living/dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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Observable characteristics such as education do little to explain the discrepancy, Fed research shows.
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A study published in the journal Environmental International showed that prenatal exposure to the insecticide naled (sold under the name Dibrom), which is being sprayed in Miami, causes observable motor deficits in 9-month-olds.
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The internal dysfunction has had little observable impact on company performance.
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First Known Use of observable
1589
observable Synonyms
Synonyms
apparent, visible, seeable, visualAntonyms
invisible, sightless, viewlessRelated Words
viewable; detectable, discernible (also discernable), noticeable, perceptible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, obvious, overt, patent, perceivable, plain, prominent, striking; exposed, external, outer, outward, superficialNear Antonyms
disappeared, dissolved, evanesced, evaporated, melted, vanished, vaporized; imperceptible, indiscernible, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobservable; faint, inconspicuous, insignificant, slight, unobtrusive, vague; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, latent, obscure, shroudedOBSERVABLE Defined for English Language Learners
OBSERVABLE Defined for Kids
Definition of observable for Students
:noticeable
- Her cat's shape was observable under the blanket.
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observably
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