observable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of OBSERVABLE

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

Synonyms apparent, observable, seeable, visual

Related 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, superficial

Near 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, shrouded

Antonyms invisible, sightless, viewless

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

Synonyms citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable (also namable), notable, observable, remarkable

Related Words quotable, repeatable; indelible, unforgettable; newsworthy

Near Antonyms average, ordinary, prosaic, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, unexceptional

Antonyms forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable

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