patently.

In a way that is plainly evident rather than hidden or debatable.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• patently false
• patently absurd

On the page

The timeline was patently inconsistent with the receipts.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.