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identifiable Meaning & Definition

ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl

What Does Identifiable Mean?

Identifiable is an adjective that means capable of being identified.

Identifiable: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl/
Syllables6
Synonymsdistinctive, recognizable and placeable
Antonymsunidentifiable, camouflage and conceal
Comparative / superlativemore identifiable, most identifiable
Adverbidentifiably
First known use1804

Identifiable Definition (Adjective)

  1. capable of being identified

    Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts. / While there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.

Synonyms of Identifiable

Identifiable synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Identifiable

Identifiable in a Sentence

I don't know where he was from because he had no identifiable accent.

Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts.

While there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.

sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts. / While there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.

Word Forms & Grammar

iden·ti·fi·ably adverb

identifiable

identifiably

identify

identified

identifies

identifying

identifiable (comparative more identifiable, superlative most identifiable)

Words That Rhyme With Identifiable

Origin of Identifiable

From identify + -able.

First Known Use

1804

Identifiable Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of identifiable is /ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl/, spoken in 6 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (fī).

Frequently Asked Questions About Identifiable

What part of speech is identifiable?

Identifiable is an adjective.

What is another word for identifiable?

Close synonyms of identifiable are distinctive, recognizable and placeable. See the full list of identifiable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of identifiable?

The opposite of identifiable can be expressed with words like unidentifiable, camouflage, conceal and disguise.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of identifiable?

The comparative form is more identifiable and the superlative form is most identifiable.

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