notably

Notably is an English adverb used to indicate that something is especially worthy of attention or to highlight an example that stands out within a larger context. It serves to draw emphasis to a point, fact, or occurrence that the writer regards as significant.

Etymology and part of speech: Notably derives from the adjective notable, which itself comes from Latin notabilis “worthy of note” via Old French and Early Modern English. The suffix -ly turns the adjective into an adverb, allowing it to modify whole clauses or sentences rather than just a single word.

Usage and style: In formal writing, notably often appears at the beginning of a sentence or just before the element it emphasizes. It can introduce an especially important detail or exemplary case, such as, “Notably, the study achieved results across all demographics.” It can also appear mid-sentence to underline a contrasting or standout point. Notably is typically used to foreground information and is common in journalism, academic writing, and analytical prose. Overuse can make prose seem contrived, so it is usually reserved for points the author wants to call to the reader’s attention.

Relation to related terms: Notably is related to synonyms like especially, particularly, and significantly, but differs in that it explicitly flags a notable example or feature rather than simply quantifying degree.

Examples: Notably, renewable energy adoption rose in several regions. Notably, the turnaround occurred despite funding constraints.

See also: notable, notably usage, sentence adverb.