noticeable

noticeable
noticeability, n.noticeably, adv.
/noh"ti seuh beuhl/, adj.
1. attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
2. worthy or deserving of notice or attention; noteworthy: a book that is noticeable for its vivid historical background.
[1790-1800; NOTICE + -ABLE]
Syn. 1. conspicuous, prominent 2. notable.
Ant. 1. inconspicuous.

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