noticeable
UK: ˈnəʊtɪsəbl | US: ˈnoʊtɪsəbl
adj. easily seen or noticed; conspicuous
adj. significant enough to be observed or mentioned
The word "noticeable" combines "notice," derived from the Latin notitia (meaning "knowledge" or "observation"), with the suffix "-able," from Latin -abilis, indicating capability. The root "notice" entered English via Old French noticer, retaining its core sense of observation. The suffix "-able" transforms it into an adjective meaning "capable of being noticed." This logical pairing reflects how observable qualities are linguistically marked as noteworthy.
The stain on his shirt was noticeable even from a distance.
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance after training.
The temperature drop became noticeable as the sun set.
His absence was noticeable during the meeting.
The artist added subtle but noticeable details to the painting.