recognizably
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
B2
English
felismerhetően, észrevehetően
B2
1
Usage pattern:
recognizably + [adjective] / recognizably + [noun phrase]
Even with the new haircut, he was recognizably the same person.
Még az új frizurával is felismerhetően ugyanaz az ember volt.
The melody is recognizably Beethoven, even in this modern arrangement.
A dallam ebben a modern hangszerelésben is felismerhetően Beethoven.
After the renovation, the building is still recognizably a church.
Learner examples
Her voice is recognizably hers.
A hangja felismerhetően az övé.
The logo is recognizably the same.
A logó felismerhetően ugyanaz.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the adverb (recognizably) with the adjective (recognizable), or place it incorrectly (it usually comes before the adjective it modifies).
Meaning
in an easily recognized way
Collocations
recognizably different
|recognizably similar
|recognizably British
|recognizably American
|recognizably human
|recognizably himself
|recognizably her voice
|recognizably in the style of
|recognizably from
|recognizably a landmark
Synonyms
identifiably (More direct about being able to identify exactly what it is.)
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distinctly (Emphasizes clear, noticeable features.)
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clearly (More general; not always about recognition from prior knowledge.)
Antonyms
unrecognizably (So changed or unclear that it cannot be recognized.)
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indistinguishably (So similar that it cannot be told apart from others.)
Themes
communication
|perception
|description
Definition
In a way that is easy to recognize.
In a way that can be recognized or identified easily, because it clearly shows familiar features of a known person, thing, style, or place.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
recognizably + [comparative/adjective]
The new model is recognizably lighter than last year’s version.
Az új modell észrevehetően könnyebb a tavalyi változatnál.
Her mood was recognizably better after the exam.
A vizsga után a hangulata észrevehetően jobb lett.
Since the medication change, his symptoms are recognizably less severe.
Learner examples
This phone is recognizably faster.
Ez a telefon észrevehetően gyorsabb.
The room is recognizably quieter now.
A szoba most észrevehetően csendesebb.
Common mistake:
This sense is closer to 'noticeably' than to 'recognized by someone'; learners may overinterpret it as requiring a specific person to recognize it.
Meaning
noticeably; to a clear degree
Collocations
recognizably better
|recognizably worse
|recognizably higher
|recognizably lower
|recognizably improved
|recognizably changed
|recognizably increased
|recognizably reduced
|recognizably slower
|recognizably faster
Synonyms
noticeably (More common and slightly less formal.)
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markedly (Often used in formal writing about clear changes.)
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significantly (Often implies importance, sometimes statistical.)
Antonyms
barely (Only by a very small, hard-to-notice amount.)
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imperceptibly (So slight that it cannot really be noticed.)
Themes
description
|comparison
Definition
In a way that is clearly noticeable.
To a noticeable or clearly evident degree, especially when describing a change or difference.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recognizably
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzəbli/
Syllables & stress
re - cog - niz - ably (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: recognizably
- Plural: recognizablies
Expressions
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