observable
observable Lexical Profile
observable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Able to be noticed, perceived, or detected, especially through the senses or scientific instruments.
"The treatment produced an observable improvement in the patient's mobility within two weeks."
Worthy of or requiring adherence, celebration, or compliance, such as a law, custom, or holiday.
"The treaty established strict, observable rules for maritime navigation."
• noun
In physics, a physical property or dynamic variable of a system, such as position, momentum, or energy, that can be determined by measurement.
"In quantum mechanics, every physical observable is represented by a linear operator."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'observable' (capable of being seen or noticed) with 'observant' (quick to notice things or paying close attention).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French observable or directly from Latin observabilis ('remarkable, noticeable'), from observare ('to watch over, notice, keep').