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.—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)
ə-
adverb
an identifiably British accent
Each species of spider builds a web that is identifiably unique … —Michael H. Robinson

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But because this loan doesn’t appear to be connected to a property, there are no easily identifiable mortgages to track down. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 As such, the agency found, the expression is informational rather than identifiable with MLB itself. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 30 June 2026 No, Charlotte doesn’t have its own identifiable pizza, but our pizza places are getting national and international recognition. — Peter St. Onge updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 The lack of identifiable sites and publicity also means that public engagement is often lacking as well — but that quickly changes when news or information about a discovery reaches people. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 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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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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