Noted

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnəʊtɪd/

Definitions

1. Well known or famous for a particular quality or achievement ; mentioned or recorded as important or worthy of attention
2. Recognized or acclaimed by many people ; officially or informally documented to preserve information
3. Having a reputation that draws notice or respect ; noted as being acknowledged or remembered in writing or speech

Etymology: The adjective "noted" is simply the past participle of the verb "note," and in the sense "well known publicly" it is an extension of the verb's older meaning of marking something so it can be remembered. The verb traces to Latin "nota," meaning "mark, sign, remark," which reached English twice: once through Old English "not," meaning a mark or sign, and once through Old French "note," meaning a letter or written note. Those two routes gave English a single word whose core idea is making something visible or recorded. The sense "well known" grows naturally from that idea. Something that has been marked out, remarked upon, or set down in public record stands out from the crowd, so a person who is "noted" is one whose name has been taken note of by others.

Synonyms: famous, renowned, celebrated, acknowledged, recognized

Antonyms: unknown, obscure, insignificant, unrecognized, unremarkable