observably

adv — 3 senses

observably

adv

Etymology From observable + -ly.

1

To 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.
2

Manner 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.
3

Modal Indicates that the proposition can be verified by observation.

  • Observably, the star wobbles.

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