NYT Dictionary
PATENTLY
/ˈpætən(t)li/AdverbPA-tent-lypa-tent-ly · 3 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
In a clear and unambiguous manner.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree English patent Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English patently From patent + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.