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notable

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no·ta·ble  (nt-bl)
adj.
1. Worthy of note or notice; remarkable: notable beauty; sled dogs that are notable for their stamina.
2. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent: formed a commission of notable citizens. See Synonyms at noted.
n.
1. A person of distinction or great reputation. See Synonyms at celebrity.
2. often Notable One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin notbilis, from notre, to note, from nota, note; see note.]

nota·ble·ness n.
nota·bly adv.

notable [note-a-bl]
Adjective
worthy of being noted; remarkable
Noun
a person of distinction [Latin notare to note]
notability n
notably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.notablenotable - a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"
celebrity, famous person - a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity"
Adj.1.notable - worthy of notice; "a noteworthy advance in cancer research"
worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"
2.notable - widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
known - apprehended with certainty; "a known quantity"; "the limits of the known world"; "a musician known throughout the world"; "a known criminal"

notable
noun 3. celebrity, worthy, big name, dignitary, luminary, celeb (informal) personage, megastar (informal) notability, V.I.P.
Translations
notable [ˈnəutəbl] adjnotable

notable [ˈnəutəbl] adjnotable

notable [ˈnəutəbl] adjbemerkenswert

notable [ˈnəutəbl] adjnotevole

notable


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I do not think it necessary to add to these notable facts, and that general reference to the authorities which will be found at page
Ferrari, to carry out this notable scheme of yours?
Captain Blifil took not the least notice of this, at that time; but he afterwards made a very notable use of it.
 
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