recognisable

Recognisable is an adjective describing something that can be recognized or easily identified, typically because of distinctive features, appearance, or behavior. In American English the usual spelling is recognizable. The related noun forms include recognisability (British) and recognizability (American); the act of recognizing is called recognition.

Etymology and spelling: The word derives from recognise, via the English suffix -able. The British spelling uses s, while American usage adopts z in both the verb recognize and related forms. Adverbs include recognisably (British) and recognizably (American).

Usage: The term is common in branding and design, where high recognisability of a logo, product, or organization is valued. It also applies to people with distinctive features or to cultural styles and artworks that are easily identified as belonging to a particular group or tradition. In academic contexts, recognisability can be discussed in studies of memory, perception, and visual identity.

Notes: While both recognisable and recognizable are correct depending on dialect, avoid mixing spellings in the same document; consider audience when choosing form. Related terms include recognition, recognisability, and recognizability.