observable

/əbˈzɜːvəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /əbˈzɜːrvəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /əb-ˈzər-və-bəl/ (ame, mw)

observable — adjective

  • observablepositive
  • more observablecomparative
  • most observablesuperlative

1. clear enough to detect directly by looking carefully or by checking what happens

1.形容詞C1
釋義

clear enough to detect directly by looking carefully or by checking what happens.

例句

The stain was still observable on Devika's white shirt after one wash.

be + observable + on [surface]

Under the microscope, a small crack became observable along the glass edge.

become + observable under [instrument]

同義詞
  • visible

    used more for things you can literally see with your eyes

  • noticeable

    more everyday; often means something stands out to attention

  • measurable

    narrower; stresses that the result can be measured in numbers

反義詞

文法句型

be + observable + in/from/under

become + observable

用法筆記

More formal and technical than visible or noticeable. Common in science, medicine, and data discussion when a change, effect, or pattern can be directly detected.

常見錯誤

❌The plan is observable.
✅The effect of the plan is observable.
💡observable usually describes a sign, change, pattern, or result that can be directly detected.
❌Her kindness is observable if you know her well.
✅Her kindness is observable in the way she helps new students.
💡this word usually needs visible actions or evidence, not a vague personal impression.