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observably

ob·serv·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh b-zur-vuh-buh l]
    • /əbˈzɜr və bəl/
    • /əb.ˈzɜː.və.bli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-zur-vuh-buh l]
    • /əbˈzɜr və bəl/

Definitions of observably word

  • adjective observably capable of being or liable to be observed; noticeable; visible; discernible: an observable change in attitude. 1
  • adjective observably worthy or important enough to be celebrated, followed, or observed: an observable holiday. 1
  • adjective observably deserving of attention; noteworthy. 1
  • noun observably (degree) To a detectable degree, sufficient to be observed. 1

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Origin of observably

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin observābilis remarkable, equivalent to observā(re) to observe + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Observably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

observably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for observably

adverb observably

  • noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • visibly — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
  • recognise — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
  • perceptibly — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.

Antonyms for observably

adverb observably

  • imperceptibly — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.

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