Origin: Latin suffix -able
Remarkable has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
unusual or striking
"a remarkable sight"
"such poise is singular in one so young"
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
"a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain"
"a noteworthy advance in cancer research"
"a remarkable achievement"
"a notable increase in the crime rate"
Worthy of being remarked or noted; notable
"Her remarkable ability to solve complex puzzles in seconds amazed everyone at the competition."
In plain English: Remarkable means something is so special, unusual, or impressive that it really stands out from everything else.
"The athlete's speed was truly remarkable and surprised everyone in the crowd."
Usage: Use remarkable to describe something so unusual or impressive that it naturally draws attention, rather than simply meaning good or excellent. Avoid confusing this word with similar terms like extraordinary by focusing on the specific idea of standing out enough to be worth mentioning.
The word remarkable comes from the French term remarquable, which was formed by adding the suffix -able to the verb remark. It entered English as an adjective meaning "worthy of notice," reflecting its original sense in French.