Meaning of patently | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In a clear and unambiguous manner.
   negative, usually
2. Obviously, patently.
3. Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous”

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