namely

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈneɪmli/ Rhymes: -eɪmli === Etymology 1 === 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. ==== Adverb ==== namely (not comparable) Specifically; that is to say. (now rare) Especially, above all. ===== Usage notes ===== A synonymous expression is the use of colon—":", as in "There are three ways to do it: the right way, the wrong way […]." Since this is considered a dependent clause, a comma should follow the expression and either a semicolon or a comma should precede it, depending on the strength of the break in continuity. Namely can thus almost be considered a conjunction. ===== Synonyms ===== that is to say, to wit, videlicet, scilicet, viz., sc.; see also Thesaurus:specifically or Thesaurus:in other words ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English namely, namly, equivalent to name +‎ -ly. ==== Adjective ==== namely (comparative more namely or namelier, superlative most namely or nameliest) Notable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known. === Anagrams === Manley, Melany, laymen, meanly, yelman