Recognizable
ˌrɛkəɡˈnaɪzəbəl
Definitions
Capable of being recognized; easily identified; distinguishable.
Easy to identify or acknowledge.
Her voice was immediately recognizable on the phone.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game where you have to guess what something is. If something is recognizable, it's like the clues are super obvious, and you can easily guess it! For example, your best friend's voice is super recognizable.
👶 For kids: Easy to see or know. Like your favorite toy - you can recognize it right away!
More Examples
The logo is recognizable worldwide.
The symptoms were recognizable as a common cold.
How It's Used
"The building's unique architecture made it easily recognizable."
"His brushstrokes created a recognizable style."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Middle English recognisablen, from Old French reconoissable, from reconoistre ('to recognize').
Used extensively in literature and legal documents to denote something easily identified or authenticated.
Memory tip
Think of RECOGNIZE, then add -able. Something that is easily RECOGNIZABLE is something you can identify.
Word Origin
"To know again, to acknowledge."