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- patently From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pa‧tent‧ly /ˈpeɪtntli $ ˈpæ-/ adverb formal very clearly The treatment is patently not working. patently false/untrue To say that the proposal has no disadvantages at all is patently untrue.
What does the adverb patently mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb patently . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of patently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. : open to public inspection used chiefly in the phrase letters patent. b (1) : secured by letters patent or by a patent to the exclusive control and possession of a particular individual or party. patent foodstuffs have acquired an ever-increasing importance Friedel Strauss. (2) : protected by a patent : made under a patent. patent locks.
Nov 18, 2010 · The adverb patently [pāt’nt-lē] means “openly, obviously, clearly.” It derives from the noun patent [Br pāt’nt, US păt’nt], a term that originally referred to an “open” letter or document as in Letters Patent.
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adverb. uk / ˈpeɪ.t ə nt.li / us / ˈpæ.t ə nt.li / Add to word list. in a way that is clear: She was patently lying. It's patently obvious that he doesn't care. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. obviously. plainly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent.
Patently is an adverb that means clearly or obviously, often used to emphasize that something is undeniable or apparent. It can refer to an action or thing that is very clear in its details or plain to see.
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patently. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pa‧tent‧ly /ˈpeɪtntli $ ˈpæ-/ adverb formal very clearly The treatment is patently not working. patently false/untrue To say that the proposal has no disadvantages at all is patently untrue. It’s patently obvious that you’re in love with her.
