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Patently

//ˈpeɪtəntli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a clear and unambiguous manner. negative, usually

    "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. 2
    Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.

    "abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous"

Adverb
  1. 1
    unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’) wordnet

Etymology

From patent + -ly.

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