adj
recognisable
REH-kuh-neye-zuh-buhl
adj
1
Able to be identified or known from previous experience; British spelling of "recognizable."
"His voice is instantly recognisable on the radio."
How to Use Recognisable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasy to identify because it looks or sounds familiar.
UK vs US
British English spelling; American English writes it "recognizable."
Common pairings
instantly recognisable
barely recognisable
Word Forms
more recognisable comparative, most recognisable superlative
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Etymology
From "recognise" plus the suffix "-able."