recognizable
UK: ˈrek.əɡ.naɪ.zə.bl̩ | US: ˈrek.əɡ.naɪ.zə.bl̩
adj. able to be recognized or identified
adj. familiar or easily remembered
recognizable = recognize<to know again> + able<capable of>
- recognize: From Latin recognoscere (re- "again" + cognoscere "to know"), meaning "to know again" or "identify."
- able: A suffix of Latin origin (-abilis), indicating capacity or suitability.
Etymology Origin:
The word "recognizable" combines the verb "recognize," rooted in the idea of "knowing again," with the suffix "-able," which denotes capability. The Latin cognoscere (to know) evolved into Old French reconoistre, later entering Middle English as "recognizen." The addition of "-able" (via Old French -able) created a term meaning "capable of being identified or remembered." This reflects a logical progression from action (recognizing) to potential (being recognizable).
Her handwriting was barely recognizable after years of neglect.
The logo is instantly recognizable worldwide.
The song’s melody is highly recognizable even decades later.
His face was hardly recognizable under the heavy makeup.
The brand’s packaging is designed to be easily recognizable on shelves.