notably
UK[ˈnəʊtəbli]US[ˈnoʊtəbli]
adv
used for saying that something is a very important or typical example of something
adv
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; remarkably
Morpheme Breakdown
note
able
ly
note
mark, sign
able
capable of
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb 'notably' is built upon the adjective 'notable', which itself originates from the latin 'notabilis', meaning 'remarkable' or 'worthy of note'. this latin term derives from 'notare', meaning 'to mark' or 'to note', which is based on 'nota', a mark or sign. the core semantic thread connects the ancient concept of making a physical mark to signify importance with the modern abstract sense of being distinguished or worthy of attention. the suffix '-ly' then transforms this adjectival quality into the adverbial form, describing the manner in which an action is performed in a remarkable or conspicuous way.
Analysis
Structure: note (mark, sign) + able (capable of) + ly (adverb suffix)
note (from latin 'nota', meaning a mark, sign, or written note), able (from latin '-abilis', a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for'), ly (from old english '-lice', an adverb-forming suffix)
Examples
several senior politicians were notably absent from the ceremony.
the company has grown notably in the last five years.
he was notably successful in his efforts to reform the system.