namely

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪmli/

The English word “namely” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

Specifically; that is to say.
Especially, above all.

adjective

Notable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known.

Etymology

From Middle English namely, nameliche, namelike, equivalent to name + -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian nämmelk, West Frisian nammentlik, Dutch namelijk, German Low German nämlich, German nämlich, Danish nemlig, Swedish nämligen, Icelandic nefnilega.

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