patently

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈpeɪtəntli/
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/ˈpeɪtəntli/ · /ˈpætən(t)li/ · /ˈpeɪtən(t)li/

Definition of patently

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. (negative, usually)In a clear and unambiguous manner.
    “Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind.”
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adv

  1. (negative, usually)In a clear and unambiguous manner.
    “Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind.”
  2. Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.
    “abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous”

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Etymology

From patent + -ly.

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