Identifiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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identifiable

[ aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪəbl ]

^{Context #1}

in a group

Able to be recognized, distinguished, or identified.

Synonyms

discernible, distinguishable, recognizable

Examples of usage

The suspect was easily identifiable in the crowd due to his distinctive red hat.
The logo on the product makes it easily identifiable as a well-known brand.

^{Context #2}

individual

Capable of being recognized as the same individual under changing conditions of stimulation.

Synonyms

distinctive, recognizable, unique

Examples of usage

The unique birthmark on her wrist made her easily identifiable even after years of not seeing her.
His voice was so identifiable that even on the phone, she knew it was him.

Translations

Translations of the word "identifiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 identificável

🇮🇳 पहचाने योग्य

🇩🇪 identifizierbar

🇮🇩 teridentifikasi

🇺🇦 ідентифікований

🇵🇱 identyfikowalny

🇯🇵 識別可能な (しきべつかのうな)

🇫🇷 identifiable

🇪🇸 identificable

🇹🇷 tanımlanabilir

🇰🇷 식별 가능한

🇸🇦 يمكن التعرف عليه

🇨🇿 identifikovatelný

🇸🇰 identifikovateľný

🇨🇳 可识别的 (kě shíbié de)

🇸🇮 prepoznaven

🇮🇸 þekkjanlegur

🇰🇿 анықтауға болатын

🇬🇪 იდენტიფიცირებადი

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilə bilən

🇲🇽 identificable

Word origin

The word 'identifiable' originates from the verb 'identify', which comes from the late Middle English word 'identifien', influenced by French 'identifier'. The prefix 'id-' comes from Latin 'idem', meaning 'same', and the suffix '-able' indicates capability. The concept of being identifiable has been crucial in various fields like psychology, criminal investigation, and technology.