notables
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/ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
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/ˈnəʊtəbəlz/
(notable)
worthy of attention
Etymology
'notable' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'notabilis', where the root 'nota' meant 'mark' or 'sign'.
'notable' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'notabilis' and passed into Old/Middle French and Middle English as 'notable', eventually becoming the modern English 'notable'.
Initially, it meant 'worthy of note' or 'able to be marked', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'remarkable or important'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'notable': persons of distinction or importance in a community, field, or event; dignitaries or prominent figures.
The summit was attended by several international notables.
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Last updated: 2025/11/20 02:40