Definition of patently Patently

/pæˈtʌntli/ - [patuntlee] - pat•ent•ly

We found 4 definitions of patently from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

patently - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn"
  obviously, evidently, manifestly, apparently, plainly, plain
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • patently (Adverb)
    In a clear and unambiguous manner.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • patently (adv.)
    Openly; evidently.

Part of speech

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  • patently, adjective.

Pronunciation

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