clarament

Clarament is a Catalan adverb meaning clearly or plainly. It is used to indicate that a statement, observation, or result is evident and unambiguous, and it can introduce a conclusion or emphasize certainty in both spoken and written language.

Etymology and related forms: Clarament is formed from the adjective clar meaning clear, plus the suffix -ment, which is common for creating adverbs of manner in Catalan. It has cognates in other Romance languages, such as claramente in Spanish and clairement in French.

Grammar and usage: As an adverb of manner, clarament typically modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. It is flexible in position, but it most often appears before the element it describes or at the beginning of a sentence to foreground clarity. Examples include: Clarament, aquest estudi mostra una tendència; La gràfica mostra clarament una tendència a l'alça; Va parlar clarament davant l'auditori.

Nuances and style: Clarament conveys a strong sense of clarity and may be used to frame conclusions, analyses, or statements that the speaker considers evident. In formal writing, it can help signal a logical deduction; in everyday speech, it emphasizes certainty without assertiveness.

See also: Adverbs of manner in Catalan; sufixos derivatius en Català; examples of cognate adverbs in related languages.