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definably

/dᵻfˈaɪnəbli/ adv

In a definable manner; identifiably.

Word Origin Definably means in a way that can be defined. Define comes from Latin definire 'to set bounds to' — de- 'completely' + finire 'to bound, limit'. So to define is to set the limits of something. The root finire gives us finish (to end), finite (having limits), infinite (without limits), confine (to limit within), and finance (originally 'to end a debt'). The PIE root is uncertain, but the idea of boundary is clear.

adv In a definable manner; identifiably.

The chemical compound was definably different from any previously documented substance.

(副词) 可定义地

这种化合物与任何先前记录的物质都有明显的不同。

(adverbio) De manera definible; de forma identificable.

El compuesto químico era identificablemente diferente de cualquier sustancia previamente documentada.

(adverbe) de manière définissable; de façon identifiable [De manière définissable ou identifiable ; de façon à pouvoir être défini ou reconnu.]

Le composé chimique était manifestement différent de toute substance documentée auparavant.

(Adverb) definierbar; eindeutig [Auf eine Weise, die klar abgrenzbar oder eindeutig bestimmbar ist; so, dass etwas eindeutig identifiziert werden kann.]

Die chemische Verbindung unterschied sich **definably** von allen bisher dokumentierten Substanzen.

(副詞) 定義可能に；明確に識別できる様子で

その化学化合物は、以前に記録されていたどの物質とも明確に異なるものだった。

(advérbio) definivelmente; identificavelmente [De uma maneira definível; de forma identificável.]

O composto químico era identificavelmente diferente de qualquer substância previamente documentada.

Synonyms: clearly distinctly identifiably precisely unmistakably Antonyms: indefinably vaguely obscurely
Word parts: de + fin + able + ly

Related words

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