patently

UK /ˈpeɪtəntli/ US /ˈpætən(t)li/
adv 2

Definitions

adv

1

In a clear and unambiguous manner.

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.

2

Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.

abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous

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