observably
To a detectable degree, sufficient to be observedTo a detectable degree, sufficient to be observed.
Meaning
3 sensesTo a detectable degree, sufficient to be observed.
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.
In an observable manner.
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.
in a noticeable manner
(modal)Indicates that the proposition can be verified by observation.
Observably, the star wobbles.
Forms
more observably, most observably| Comparative | more observably Lesson |
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| Superlative | most observably |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- in a noticeable manner:perceptiblynoticeably
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.