notabile

Notabile is a term in Italian with two related uses. As an adjective, it means notable, remarkable, or significant. It is used to describe people, events, or things that stand out because of importance, distinction, or quality. In modern Italian, notabile often appears in formal or historical writing, journalism, and archival documents.

As a noun, notabile can designate a person of importance or public standing. The plural form is notabili, and it is common in historical records and local government contexts to refer to prominent citizens, such as landowners, officials, or community leaders. In medieval and early modern sources, notabili were often the leading figures in municipal life.

Etymology: Notabile derives from Latin notabilis, meaning noteworthy or able to be noted, from a root related to noting or marking.

Usage notes: The term shares semantics with the English "notable" but is characteristic of Italian usage. It can carry slightly formal or historical connotations. The cognate in other Romance languages include Portuguese notável and Spanish notável, with nuanced differences.

Examples: I notabili della città si riunirono per discutere le riparazioni municipali. Una scoperta notabile cambiò il corso della ricerca. The adjective form: un risultato molto notabile. See also: notable, notability.