patently

/'peitəntli/

Thân thiện

The answer is patently wrong.

Definition

1. Adverb: In a way that is clearly visible, obvious, or unmistakable; so plainly evident as to be beyond doubt or question.

Usage

• patently is used to emphasize that something is so clearly true or false that it cannot reasonably be disputed. It often precedes adjectives like , , , , or .
• It functions as a sentence adverb to modify an entire statement, indicating the speaker's strong conviction about its evident truth.

Examples

• (The claim was so clearly absurd that no one could believe it.)
• (It is unmistakably clear that she is the most qualified.)
• (His explanation was clearly and undeniably untrue.)

Advanced Usage

• "patently clear": An emphatic phrase meaning extremely obvious.
  • It became patently clear that the project would fail.
• "patently unfair": Used to describe a situation or rule that is clearly unjust.
  • The new policy is patently unfair to part-time workers.

Variants and Related Words

• Patent (adjective): Open, obvious, plain to see.
  • This is a patent lie. (This is an obvious lie.)
• Patency (noun): The state of being open, obvious, or unobstructed. (More common in medical/technical contexts)

Synonyms

• Obviously: In a way that is easily perceived or understood.
• Clearly: In a clear manner; without doubt.
• Manifestly: In a way that is clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
• Evidently: In a way that is plainly seen or understood; apparently.
• Plainly: In a manner that is easy to see or understand.

Notes on Usage

• patently is a stronger, more formal synonym for or . It carries a connotation of something being so evident that it is almost tangible.
• In informal speech, is sometimes used interchangeably, though is more emphatic.
• The word often carries a slight negative connotation, frequently used to point out falsehoods, errors, or injustices that should be obvious to everyone.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• obviously
• evidently
• manifestly
• apparently
• plainly
• plain