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observably

adv · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

To a detectable degree, sufficient to be observed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: degree

Examples

  • As the planet orbits the star, it causes a wobble in the star's motion, which can be detected as a small but observably large Doppler effect.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In an observable manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: manner

Examples

  • From the point of view of earth-based observatories, the effect of the planet's orbit around the star is that the star observably wobbles.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adv

Meaning 3

Indicates that the proposition can be verified by observation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: modal

Examples

  • Observably, the star wobbles.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adverb

Meaning 4

in a noticeable manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he changed noticeably over the years

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: perceptibly, noticeably

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English observable Middle English -ly English -ly English observably From observable + -ly.