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memorable

/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/

Where it comes from

From Middle English memorable, memorrable, from Latin memorābilis, from memorō (“to bring to remembrance”), from memor (“mindful, remembering”). By surface analysis, memory + -able, see memory. Doublet of memorabile (singular of memorabilia).

adjective more memorable · most memorable

Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable. a memorable holiday
Similar: memorable, memorious, nameable, rememberable, remembersome, unforgettable

Opposite: forgettable, immemorable, obliviable, unmemorable

noun memorables

Something interesting enough to be remembered. These were all the memorables of our visit to Dumbarton Castle, which is a most interesting spot, and connected with a long series of historical events.

Thesaurus

Closest in meaning: unforgettable, noteworthy, remarkable, historic, momentous, impressive, commemorative, eventful, famous, glorious, fabulous, lasting, wonderful, great, eternal, indelible

adjective

Opposite: forgettable, immemorable, obliviable, unmemorable

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adj worthy of being remembered

Español	memorable, inolvidable
中文	難忘 /难忘 nánwàng, 值得紀念的 /值得纪念的 zhíde jìniàn de
हिन्दी	स्मरणीय smarṇīya
Português	memorável
Français	mémorable
Deutsch	denkwürdig, merkwürdig, einprägsam
Ελληνικά	αξιομνημόνευτος axiomnimóneftos
Română	memorabil
Русский	па́мятный pámjatnyj, запомина́ющийся zapominájuščijsja

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@misc{memorable_2026,
  title = {memorable},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/memorable},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}