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Remarkable: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：extraordinary (remarkable)
remarkable
/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
adj.
used to describe something or someone that is very unusual or special in a good way, so that you notice and remember them.
extraordinary
➕
/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/
adj.
Describes something or someone that is very unusual or special in a positive way, making them noticeable and memorable.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'remark' (to notice) and suffix '-able', meaning 'worthy of notice'.
💡 Mnemonic
Remark + able: if it's remarkable, you can't help but remark on its excellence.
📖 Example
His recovery from the injury was remarkable; he was back on the field in just two months.
His recovery from the injury was remarkable; he was back on the field in just two months.
🔗 Collocations
remarkable achievement – an extraordinary accomplishment
remarkable talent – exceptional natural ability
remarkable recovery – an impressive return to health
🔄 Synonyms
extraordinary (adj.) – very unusual or surprising
exceptional (adj.) – unusually good or outstanding
noteworthy (adj.) – deserving attention because of being important or interesting
🚫 Antonyms
ordinary (adj.) – not special or different in any way
unremarkable (adj.) – not worthy of attention or notice
🌱 Derivatives
remarkably (adv.) – in a remarkable manner; to a notable degree
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from 17th century French 'remarquable', from 'remarquer' (to notice). It denotes something exceptionally noteworthy.
Meaning 2：noticeable (remarkable)
remarkable
/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
adj.
used to describe a change, difference, or feature that is very easy to see or notice.
noticeable
➕
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
adj.
Describes a change, difference, or feature that is very easy to see or observe.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
There was a remarkable improvement in her grades after she started using the new study method.
There was a remarkable improvement in her grades after she started using the new study method.
🔗 Collocations
remarkable improvement – a clearly visible and significant betterment
remarkable difference – a distinct and obvious variation
remarkable feature – a prominent and noticeable characteristic
🔄 Synonyms
noticeable (adj.) – easy to see or perceive
striking (adj.) – attracting attention by being unusual or extreme
pronounced (adj.) – very noticeable or marked
🚫 Antonyms
subtle (adj.) – not obvious or noticeable
insignificant (adj.) – too small or unimportant to be worth consideration
🌱 Derivatives
remarkably (adv.) – in a remarkable manner; to a notable degree
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