notevole

Notevole is an Italian adjective meaning remarkable, considerable, or noteworthy. It describes something that stands out in degree or importance, such as results, quantities, phenomena, or achievements. In English, it is often translated as notable or remarkable. The word can apply to objects, events, or people, though toward objects and outcomes it often signals substantial impact rather than mere quantity.

Grammar and usage: notevole is invariable for gender in the singular: both masculine and feminine singular forms are notevole; the plural form is notevoli for all genders. It is commonly used before a noun: un incremento notevole (a notable increase), or predicatively: Questo è notevole (This is remarkable).

Nuance: notevole connotes striking significance or impressiveness. It is slightly more formal or neutral than straordinario (extraordinary) and less value-laden than eccezionale. It is close in meaning to significativo or rilevante depending on context. In scientific or journalistic writing it frequently accompanies substantial changes or quantities, e.g., una differenza notevole, un miglioramento notevole.

Etymology and related terms: the adjective derives from Latin notabilis and the related Italian terms notabile and notevole, sharing a sense of "worthy of being noted" or "worthy of notice." It is not typically used as a proper noun.

See also: notabile; significativo; rilevante; considerevole.