recognisably
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbli/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbli/
B2
English
felismerhetően, jellegzetesen, észrevehetően
B2
1
Usage pattern:
recognisably [adj/noun]; recognisably [someone]'s
Even after all these years, his laugh is still recognisably the same.
Még ennyi év után is felismerhetően ugyanolyan a nevetése.
The building is recognisably Victorian, despite the modern extension.
Az épület a modern bővítés ellenére is felismerhetően viktoriánus.
In the restored recording, her voice is recognisably hers.
Learner examples
His accent is recognisably French.
Az akcentusa felismerhetően francia.
The logo is recognisably the same.
A logó felismerhetően ugyanaz.
Common mistake:
Often misspelled as *recognizeably/recogniseably*. US spelling is *recognizably*.
Meaning
in a way you can identify
Collocations
recognisably different
|recognisably similar
|recognisably British
|recognisably American
|recognisably human
|recognisably her voice
|recognisably his handwriting
|recognisably the same
|recognisably a Picasso
|recognisably Shakespearean
Synonyms
clearly (More general; does not specifically imply identification.)
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distinctly (Emphasizes clear separation/definition.)
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plainly (Slightly more informal and subjective.)
Antonyms
unrecognisably (So changed that it cannot be identified.)
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indistinguishably (So similar that you cannot tell apart.)
Themes
perception
|communication
Definition
In a way that people can recognize or identify.
In a way that makes someone or something clearly identifiable as a particular person, thing, type, or style.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
recognisably + comparative ([better]/[worse]/[faster]/[cheaper])
The updated app is recognisably faster on older phones.
A frissített alkalmazás észrevehetően gyorsabb a régebbi telefonokon.
After the training, her confidence was recognisably higher.
A tréning után az önbizalma észrevehetően nagyobb volt.
The air felt recognisably cooler by the lake.
Learner examples
This one is recognisably better.
Ez észrevehetően jobb.
The room is recognisably warmer now.
A szoba most észrevehetően melegebb.
Common mistake:
Do not use *recognisably* when you mean 'probably' or 'clearly' without the idea of being noticeable.
Meaning
to a noticeable degree
Collocations
recognisably better
|recognisably worse
|recognisably faster
|recognisably slower
|recognisably higher
|recognisably lower
|recognisably improved
|recognisably increased
|recognisably declined
|recognisably brighter
Synonyms
noticeably (Most direct synonym; focuses on being easy to see/notice.)
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perceptibly (Slightly more formal; emphasizes perception/senses.)
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appreciably (Often used in technical or measured comparisons.)
Antonyms
imperceptibly (So slightly that it cannot be noticed.)
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barely (Only just; almost not at all (often with negatives).)
Themes
comparison
|evaluation
Definition
In a way that is easy to notice.
To a noticeable or perceptible extent; enough to be clearly observed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recognisably
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbli/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbli/
Syllables & stress
re - cog - nis - ably (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: recognisably
- Plural: recognisablies
Expressions
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