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namable

/ˈneɪ.mə.bəl/

ADJECTIVE

1. Capable of being named or identified

Able to be given a name, identified, described, or distinguished through language or other means of recognition.

1.1. Identification and description

Used to describe things, concepts, experiences, or characteristics that can be identified, named, or expressed in words.

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Antonyms

  • unnameable
  • nameless
  • indescribable
  • unidentifiable
  • unrecognizable

Examples

  • The mysterious creature was unlike any namable species known to science.
  • The enigma of her emotions was too complex to be easily namable.

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1.2. Observable and perceptible qualities

Used when a feature, quality, pattern, or phenomenon can be noticed, perceived, or distinguished sufficiently to be described or given a name.

Synonyms

  • observable
  • perceptible
  • noticeable
  • detectable
  • discernible
  • apparent

Antonyms

Examples

  • The constellation seemed to form a pattern that was almost namable.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Worthy of mention or recognition

Deserving to be mentioned, referred to, or recognized because of its significance, distinction, or notable characteristics.

2.1. Notability and significance

Used to describe people, events, achievements, or qualities that are sufficiently important or distinctive to deserve attention or recognition.

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Examples

  • The historical discovery was one of the few namable achievements of the expedition.

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2.2. Quotable and worth repeating

Used for statements, expressions, or passages that are sufficiently memorable, distinctive, or meaningful to be cited, quoted, or repeated.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • unquotable
  • forgettable
  • unmemorable
  • unmentionable

Examples

  • The speech contained several namable moments that journalists later repeated in their reports.

Related Words

  • quotation
  • citation
  • expression
  • remark
  • statement
  • aphorism