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remarkably

|re/mark/a/bly|

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/rɪˈmɑrkəbli/

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/rɪˈmɑːkəbli/

(remarkable)

worthy of notice

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
remarkablemore remarkablemost remarkable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'remarkably' originates from the word 'remarkable,' which comes from the French word 'remarquable,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'marquer' meant 'to mark.'

Historical Evolution

'remarquable' transformed into the English word 'remarkable,' and eventually became the adverb 'remarkably.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'worthy of being remarked upon,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice.

She performed remarkably well in the competition.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39