identifiable

adjective

iden·​ti·​fi·​able ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce identifiable (audio)
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Synonyms of identifiablenext
: capable of being identified
Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts.—The Associated Press
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.—Fiza Pirani
identifiably
ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-blē How to pronounce identifiable (audio)
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adverb
an identifiably British accent
Each species of spider builds a web that is identifiably unique … —Michael H. Robinson

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Social media posts claim that the signs of iron deficiency, including a pale complexion, hair loss and dry skin are identifiable as ferritin face. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 However, China was the largest identifiable buyer of gold, meaning—while unlikely—other economies could be buying more. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Koretskyi said that flights would require coordination with the military and that drones would be given a special status and be identifiable in the air. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 Defendants shall maintain separate identifiable operational functions for the Legacy Paramount Streaming Business and the Acquired Streaming Business. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for identifiable

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of identifiable was in 1804

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