English Reference
Adverb

notably

adv. sent.
C1 Advanced Oxford US /ˈnoʊtəbɫi/ UK /nˈəʊtəbli/ no·tably

adv.used to point out something that is especially important or impressive. You use it to draw attention to a specific example that stands out from the rest.

adv.to a significant or remarkable degree; particularly or especially. Often used to introduce a specific example that illustrates a broader point.


SIMPLE

The company has many successful products, notably its new smartphone.

CONTEXTUAL

Several countries have improved their environmental laws recently, most notably those in Northern Europe.

COMPLEX

The artist's later works are characterized by a shift in palette, notably the inclusion of vibrant ochres and deep indigos that were absent from his earlier, more monochromatic period.

Usage

Typically used as a disjunct to introduce a specific example or to modify an adjective to show degree.

Pneumonia and epilepsy were the leading avoidable causes, notably higher than in the other two groups, followed by cerebrovascular disease (concerning blood flow and blood vessels in the brain).

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026

This means that it breaks backward compatibility for some (but not all) Laptop 13 components, most notably the bottom case, the keyboard and trackpad, and the original 55 WHr and 61 WHr battery designs.

Ars Technica· 27 Jul 2026

Common in science writing


From Middle English notably, notabili, notablelyche, equivalent to notable + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Middle English notably
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Common
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