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observable
adjective ob·serv·able \əb-ˈzər-və-bəl\
: possible to see or notice : able to be observed
Full Definition of OBSERVABLE
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: capable of being observed : discernible
— ob·serv·abil·i·ty \-ˌzər-və-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— observable noun
— ob·serv·ably \-ˈzər-və-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of OBSERVABLE
1609
OBSERVABLE Defined for Kids
observable
adjective ob·serv·able \əb-ˈzər-və-bəl\
Definition of OBSERVABLE for Kids
: noticeable <Her cat's shape was observable under the blanket.>
— ob·serv·ably \-blē\ adverb
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