OBSERVABLE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

observable

adjective

əb-ˈzər-və-bəl

Definition of observable next

as in visible

capable of being seen scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable

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Relevance

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as in noteworthy

worth remembering or mentioning a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue

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Recent Examples of observable Consequently, using chemical propulsion on a spacecraft with a cruise velocity of 19,000 miles per second (30,000 km/s) would require more fuel than all the mass in the observable universe. —

Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 Of course, models off duty are hardly a monolith, but there are a few observable patterns. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026 Yet these surveys will still only capture a fraction of the many millions of voids that are estimated to exist in the observable universe. —

Becky Ferreira, Wired News, 23 May 2026 Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity. —

Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for observable

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Adjective

When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Hazy conditions were visible at Dodger Stadium, where manager Dave Roberts told reporters the Dodgers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles was expected to start on time as long as air quality did not deteriorate.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026