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Definition of recognizable

recognizable

/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪ.zə.bəl/
(UK: recognisable)
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Adverb:recognizably
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• adjective

1

Able to be identified or known again from previous encounters, knowledge, or characteristic features.

Example

"Even after twenty years, the historic town square remained instantly recognizable to returning residents."

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• Rhymes for recognizable

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recognition
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recognizably
recognize
recognizer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'recognize' and the suffix '-able'; 'recognize' ultimately derives from the Latin 'recognoscere', meaning 'to know again' or 'to recall to mind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recognizable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recognizable
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