Definition

In a way that can be clearly identified or defined.

Example

The results of the experiment were definably different from the previous ones.

Conversation

Do you think we can definably tell who is the best player on the team?

I believe so; their stats really stand out this season.

Yeah, it’s definably impressive how they’ve improved.

Absolutely, it makes watching the games so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Definably is formed from "define" (from Latin "definire", meaning to limit or determine) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "definably" means in a manner that can be defined or determined.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'define' which means to limit or determine something, and remember that 'definably' means it can be defined.

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