Patently: meaning, definitions and examples

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patently

 

[ หˆpeษชtntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that is clearly evident or obvious

Patently means in a way that is clearly evident or obvious. It is used to emphasize the obviousness of a situation or fact.

Synonyms

clearly, evidently, obviously

Examples of usage

  • His guilt was patently obvious to everyone in the room.
  • The answer to the question was patently clear from the data presented.
  • She was patently unimpressed by his excuses.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is openly or clearly without any attempt to hide something

Patently is also used to mean in a way that is openly or clearly without any attempt to hide something. It implies transparency and lack of deception.

Synonyms

clearly, honestly, openly

Examples of usage

  • He patently stated his intentions without any ambiguity.
  • The company's policy was patently unfair to its employees.
  • She was patently honest in her dealings.

Translations

Translations of the word "patently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น claramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offensichtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะตะฒะธะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jawnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‰ใ‹ใซ (ใ‚ใใ‚‰ใ‹ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clairement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ claramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apaรงฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…๋ฐฑํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุถูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zjevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zjavne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žๆ˜พๅœฐ (mรญngxiวŽn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤitno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augljรณslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq-aลŸkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ claramente

Etymology

The word 'patently' originated from the Latin word 'patent-' meaning 'to lie open'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. Over time, its usage evolved to convey the sense of something being clearly evident or openly displayed. The adverb 'patently' continues to be used in modern English to emphasize the obviousness or transparency of a situation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,805, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.