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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.

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