Identifiable
aɪˈdentɪfaɪəbəl
Definitions
Capable of being recognized or distinguished.
aɪˈdentɪfaɪəbəl
The suspect was made identifiable through forensic analysis.
💡 Simply: Think of something you can easily point to and say, 'Yep, I know what that is!' Like a clear footprint or a name tag.
👶 For kids: Something that you can easily see or know who or what it is.
More Examples
The pattern on the fabric was easily identifiable.
The symptoms of the illness were readily identifiable by the doctors.
How It's Used
"Fingerprints are often used to identify identifiable suspects at a crime scene."
"Identifying and managing the identifiable risks is crucial for project success."
"In many countries, patient information must be identifiable to allow for clinical data processing and sharing."
From Middle English *identifien*, from Old French *identifier*, from Late Latin *identificare*, from *identitas* ('identity').
The word 'identifiable' has been used in legal and scientific contexts for several centuries.
Memory tip
Imagine a detective finding a clue that makes the suspect identifiable. It's something you can point to and say, 'That's it!'