recognisable

CEFRB1

/ˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Easy to know or identify from previous experience.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Able to be recognised.

Examples

  • Orion is one of the most recognisable constellations.

  • St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights in London.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Whistle's creation stems from an internal colleague competition run by Northern to design a recognisable and approachable character to act as a mascot.

  • The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth seven miles to the north west of Edinburgh, is arguably one of the most recognisable bridges in the world.

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Origin

adjective

From recognise + -able.