identifiably
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Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is capable of being recognized, distinguished, or established as being a specific person or thing.
Usage
The adverb "identifiably" is used to describe an action, state, or characteristic that is performed or exists in a way that makes it possible to recognize, name, or distinguish it from others. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate the recognizable nature of something.
Examples
- The two species are identifiably distinct, even to a casual observer.
- Her writing style is identifiably unique; you can always tell it's hers.
- The suspect was described as wearing identifiably bright red shoes.
- The chemical compound was present in the sample, but not identifiably so without specialized equipment.
Advanced Usage
- "Identifiably different": This common collocation emphasizes that the difference between two or more things is clear and can be definitively recognized.
- The new model is identifiably different from its predecessor, featuring a completely redesigned interface.
- "Identifiably as": Used to specify what something can be recognized as.
- The artist's early works are not yet identifiably as belonging to his signature style.
Variants and Related Words
- Identify (verb): To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.
- Identifiable (adjective): Able to be recognized or distinguished.
- Identification (noun): The action or process of identifying someone or something.
- Identity (noun): The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
Synonyms
- Distinguishably
- Recognizably
- Discernibly
- Markedly
- Perceptibly
Antonyms
- Indistinguishably
- Unrecognizably
- Imperceptibly
Adverb
- in an identifiable manner
- they were identifiably different