Observable: meaning, definitions and examples

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observable

[ əbˈzəːvəb(ə)l ]

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in science

Able to be observed or perceived.

Synonyms

noticeable, perceptible, visible

Examples of usage

The scientist conducted an experiment to test the observable effects of the new medication.
These changes in the environment are easily observable by anyone walking through the park.

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in astronomy

A celestial object or event that can be observed using a telescope or other instruments.

Synonyms

astronomical event, celestial object, stellar phenomenon

Examples of usage

The comet passing by Earth was a fascinating observable for astronomers to study.
The supernova explosion was a rare observable that caught the attention of the entire scientific community.

Translations

Translations of the word "observable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observável

🇮🇳 प्रेक्षणीय

🇩🇪 beobachtbar

🇮🇩 teramati

🇺🇦 спостережуваний

🇵🇱 obserwowalny

🇯🇵 観測可能な

🇫🇷 observable

🇪🇸 observable

🇹🇷 gözlemlenebilir

🇰🇷 관찰 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للملاحظة

🇨🇿 pozorovatelný

🇸🇰 pozorovateľný

🇨🇳 可观察的

🇸🇮 opazovan

🇮🇸 athuganlegt

🇰🇿 бақыланатын

🇬🇪 დაკვირვებადი

🇦🇿 müşahidə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 observable

Word origin

The word 'observable' originated from the Latin word 'observabilis', which means 'that can be observed'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The term became popular in the scientific community to describe phenomena that could be perceived or studied through observation using various instruments and methods.