What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
noticeable
Example
The new paint color is noticeable from the street. [noticeable: adjective]
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance after she started practicing more. [noticeable: adjective]
observable
Example
The effects of climate change are observable in the melting glaciers. [observable: adjective]
Example
The scientist made several observable observations during the experiment. [observable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Noticeable is more common in everyday language, while observable is more common in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between noticeable and observable?
Observable is more formal than noticeable, and is typically used in scientific or technical writing rather than in casual conversation or everyday language.
