namely

Meanings

• adverb

  used to specifically identify or mention each item in a list or series

  - "The report listed the reasons why the project failed: inadequate funding, insufficient manpower, and namely, poor project management."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈneɪmli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100803"

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Synonyms

sc. , scilicet , that is to say , to wit , videlicet , viz.

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Variants

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Etymology

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From Middle English namelich, meaning 'namedly, specifically'.

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Trivia

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1. In the movie 'The Big Lebowski', the character Walter Sobchak uses the phrase 'namely' frequently.

2. The word 'namely' is often used in legal documents to specify which of multiple parties or entities is being referred to.

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Related Concepts

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1. list: Belongs to the semantic field of lists and series.

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Culture

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In literature, 'namely' is often used to introduce a list or series of examples. It adds clarity and emphasis to the text.

How to Memorize "namely"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'namely', create a mental image of a list or series with each item labeled clearly.

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